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Looking back at 2021: Another wild, challenging ride for ASCs
For the past few years, I’ve written a column that looks back on the previous year and highlights the challenges that faced ASCs and positive developments for the industry. I conclude the column by listing questions I believe may be answered during the…
Firm buys ophthalmology property portfolio with ASC
Indianapolis-based healthcare real estate firm Cornerstone Companies purchased a portfolio of ophthalmology properties on the West Coast.
Local investor buys Chicago ASC building
First Step Holdings sold a 45,000-square-foot Chicago medical office building housing an ASC, according to a Feb. 7 REJourals report.
Commercial payers driving cases to ASCs; orthopedics most primed for growth
A growing number of commercial insurers are revamping policies to push providers and patients out of the hospital and into ASCs, where procedures can be performed at a lower cost.
Georgia physician group, health system opening multispecialty ASC
Piedmont Physicians Medical Oncology Newton opened the Knox Surgical Center at the Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington, Ga., on Feb. 7, The Covington News reported.
10 physician pay trends
Physicians in the Midwest earn the highest U.S. salaries, according to Physicians Thrive’s 2022 Physician Compensation Report.
Prep-free colorectal cancer screening test takes major step
Clinical stage medical diagnostics company Check-Cap received approval from the FDA for its amended Investigational Device Exemption application for C-Scan, allowing for a U.S. pivotal study.
North American Partners in Anesthesia: 8 things to know
Here are eight moves from Melville, N.Y.-based North American Partners in Anesthesia from the last year:
UNC Health Southeastern ASC lands reaccreditation
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care has reaccredited the Surgery Center at Southeastern Health Park in Lumberton, N.C., according to a Feb. 4 The Robesonian article.
5 spine ASCs to know
Here are five spine-driven ASCs to know:
