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How weight loss drugs affect 5 physician specialties

The drug class that includes Ozempic, Wegovy and other obesity care treatments has grown in popularity over the last year, affecting several ASC specialties. 

Urologysurgery center completed in Las Vegas

The 3,444-square-foot Las Vegas Urology Advanced Surgical Center was finished in early 2024, according to a July 8 report by Nevada Business. 

Sovah Health expands GI coverage with new hire

Virginia-based Sovah Health announced July 3 that gastroenterologist Kimberly Beavers, MD, will be joining its medical staff, according to WSET News. 

Arkansas Children's gifted $1M for expansion with ASC

Little Rock-based Arkansas Children’s received a $1 million donation in support of its $235 million expansion project that will expand hospital capacity, redesign clinical spaces and add an ASC.

3 new Texas ASCs in 1 month

Here are three ASCs that have been newly announced or opened in Texas, as reported by Becker’s since June 11:

2 schools growing the CRNA workforce

As shortages among the anesthesia workforce continue to loom, two universities recently launched new training programs to combat a potential shortfall of CRNAs: 

New York ASC under investigation following data breach

Oklahoma City-based law firm Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into a November data breach that impacted employees and patients of Mount Kisco (N.Y.) Surgery Center. 

San Antonio medical building changes hands

A 58,000-square-foot medical office building in San Antonio has sold, according to a July 10 report from Commercial Property Executive.

California medical office building sold for $11.6M

A 37,000-square-foot medical office building in Chula Vista, Calif., was sold for $11.6 million, according to a July 10 report from Commercial Property Executive.

Oswego Health ASC performs 1st robotic-assisted surgery

Oswego (N.Y.) Health’s Surgery Center has performed its first robotically assisted surgery, according to a July 9 report from CNY Central.