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8 ASCs earning accreditations, awards in Q1

Here are eight ASCs that received accreditations or awards in the first quarter:

Florida digestive group opens ASC

The Digestive and Liver Center of Florida opened a second surgical center in Orlando March 28, according to Orlando Medical News.

Tennessee medical office building sells for $12M 

Montecito Medical Real Estate has acquired a medical office building in Chesterfield, Va., for $12 million, Virginia Business reported March 25. 

A look into the Northeast ASC market

Two ASC leaders discussed what makes the Northeast market unique and how surgery centers can thrive in the region.

Plans for Idaho ASC clear first hurdle

Oklahoma City-based Naadi Healthcare is one step closer to realizing its plans for an ASC in Lewiston, Idaho, The Lewiston Tribune reported March 29.

$70M donation leads to launch of pediatric gastrointestinal center at Stanford

Palo Alto, Calif.-based Stanford Children’s Health established the Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Celiac Disease after receiving an anonymous $70 million donation.

Gastroenterologist pay by the numbers: 16 stats

Gastroenterology has consistently been among the top 10 highest-earning specialties in the U.S.

Biden’s $5.8 trillion budget has little for ASCs, independent physicians

The $5.8 trillion budget President Joe Biden proposed March 28 addresses several aspects of healthcare, but does little to support independent ASCs and physicians.

What’s driving long-term ASC growth: MedPAC 

The total number of ASCs jumped 2 percent between 2019 and 2020, according to the March Medicare Payment Advisory Commission report.

What midcareer gastroenterologists earn in 10 US cities

Midcareer gastroenterologists — those with 15-21 years of experience — who are self-employed earn an average salary of $504,580, according to figures from the Medscape Salary Explorer.