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New York health system eyes $23.3M ASC acquisition
Buffalo, N.Y.-based Catholic Health is seeking state approval to acquire a majority interest in the Ambulatory Surgery Center of Western New York in Amherst, The Buffalo News reported March 21.
The technologies driving ASC growth, according to two leaders
Technological innovation and healthcare have a close relationship, with new developments allowing for less invasive procedures and quicker patient recovery.
Healthcare needs to help solve the supply chain, says ASC owner
Supply chain issues have plagued the U.S. economy since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down much of the world. Now, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine on top of a new surge in China, different areas of the supply chain are being tested.
Before adding a robot, do the homework: 2 ASC leaders on when to invest in technology
The presence of robotics in healthcare has been steadily increasing, especially for orthopedic procedures.
$17.1M medical office building portfolio acquired
Cypress West Partners has acquired a medical office building portfolio in Henderson, Nev., a Las Vegas suburb, Bear Real Estate Advisors, who represented the buyer, said March 21.
10 best states for physicians
The Midwest region holds seven of the 10 best states for physicians, according to WalletHub’s 2022 Best & Worst States for Doctors ranking, released March 21.
6 notes on SCA and Optum in the 1st quarter of 2022
Deerfield, Ill.-based Surgical Care Affiliates, which is owned by Optum, has had an eventful start to 2022.
5 lowest-paying states for physicians
The District of Columbia has the lowest average annual wage for physicians, adjusted for cost of living, according to Wallethub’s 2022 Best & Worst States for Doctors ranking, released March 21.
Number of ASCs by specialty
There were 1,072 single-specialty gastroenterology ASCs billing Medicare in 2020, according to the March Medicare Payment Advisory Commission report.
USPI in the 1st quarter of 2022: 10 key facts
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, part of Tenet Healthcare, is the largest ASC chain in the country with more than 440 surgery centers.
