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'The best study is the status quo': How CRNAs can work independently to alleviate provider shortages

In 2024, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., have removed practice restrictions from certified registered nurse anesthetists, allowing them to practice independently with fewer physician oversight requirements. 

Gastroenterologist named chief digital and technology officer at Hospital for Special Surgery

Ashis Barad, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist, was named the first chief digital and transformation officer at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery.

ASC leader pay soars

ASC leaders reported big earnings growth in the last year with more than three quarters now earning six figures, according to OR Manager.

ASCs vs. HOPDs in 5 numbers

Here are five numbers illustrating differences in reimbursement, cost savings and national footprints of ASCs compared to hospital outpatient departments.

ValueHealth files for bankruptcy

Leawood, Kan.-based ASC chain and healthcare services company ValueHealth has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, according to court documents obtained by Becker’s. 

8 ASCs running or starting robot programs this year

Here are eight ASC that have started robot programs, or are planning to start them, this year, as reported by Becker’s:

2 families sue New Hampshire hospital following patient deaths

Two families have filed separate lawsuits against Manchester, N.H.-based Catholic Medical Center after their family members allegedly died during heart surgery, according to an Aug. 8 report from The New Hampshire Union Leader.

Ohio medical building sells for $40M

A medical office building in Cincinnati has sold for $40 million, the region’s most expensive publicly disclosed office transaction of the year, according to an Aug. 12 report from the Cincinnati Business Courier.

Utah Gastroenterology expands with new hire

Utah Gastroenterology welcomed a new gastroenterologist to their team, reported the Daily Guardian on Aug. 12. 

18 JVC deals in the ASC world this year

Joint venture capital deals are heating up in the ASC space. Here are 18 JVC deals so far this year, as reported by Becker’s: