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Who gets hurt in the ASC market frenzy?
Consolidation is on the rise across healthcare, and ASCs are no different. But how does consolidation impact the future and function of ASCs?
UChicago patient 1st in world to receive new ulcerative colitis treatment
A patient at the University of Chicago became the first person to receive a recently FDA-approved treatment for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, according to a Sept. 17 news release by the university.
3 GIs honored for IBD research
Three physicians have earned the annual Bruce and Cynthia Sherman Charitable Foundation Sherman Prizes, which recognize excellence in the field of inflammatory bowel diseases.
HCA Healthcare bets big on outpatient strategy
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare is looking to outpatient and ASC strategy to drive growth.
FDA issues warning to ophthalmic drug producer
The FDA has issued a warning letter to Regenerative Processing Plant after conducting an inspection of the facility. The plant manufactures two ophthalmic drug products, Regener-Eyes Professional Ophthalmic Solution and Regener-Eyes LITE Ophthalmic Sol…
MedStar opens 7th ASC
Columbia, Md.-based MedStar Health has opened a seventh ASC to serve the region in Annapolis, Md., according to a Sept. 18 report from The Baynet.
What ASCs need to know about the proposed HIPAA changes
HHS is expected to issue a final rule amending aspects of HIPAA later this year, and Bellinger Moody, chief compliance officer of Coronis Health, laid out the key aspects to know in a Sept. 4 blog post.
Sentencing delayed for anesthesiologist accused of tampering with IV bags at ASC
The sentencing for an Raynaldo Ortiz Jr., MD, a former anesthesiologist at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas who is accused of tampering with IV bags, has been delayed for the fourth time, CBS News Texas reported Sept. 18.
3 physician-owned hospitals shuttering services
Physician-owned hospitals have garnered growing attention as rural healthcare access faces worsening shortages and critical gaps in services.
Colorado surgery center closes after 'abrupt' provider departures
CommonSpirit Vascular Surgery Penrose, a clinic located inside Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo., was forced to close after an “abrupt departure of all medical providers,” The Denver Gazette reported Sept. 18.
