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Cosmetic ASC fined $5M for falsifying reviews, intimidating patients
A Seattle-based plastic surgery center was fined $5 million for threatening patients with illegal nondisclosure agreements and falsifying online reviews to inflate their surgeon owners’ reputation, according to a July 2 news release from Washington’s O…
'Horrific stories' of claims delays & more challenges with anesthesia
The anesthesia industry is facing a mounting provider shortage, with demand for anesthesiologists far outstripping supply.
Ozempic's impact on vision
Patients taking semaglutide may be at an increased risk for an eye condition that can cause vision loss, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
North Carolina medical buildings sell for $73M
A Florida-based real estate investment firm has purchased six medical office buildings in Greensboro, N.C., for $73 million, according to a July 2 report from the Triad Business Journal.
Patients paying for colonoscopy prep unnecessarily: Study
Many patients are still paying out of pocket for colonoscopy bowel prep despite a federal law stating it should be covered by insurance, according to a study led by Eric Shah, MD, at Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan.
HCA's spending spree: 3 recent acquisitions
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare is a major player in the ASC market, operating 124 ASCs through its outpatient surgery business Surgery Ventures. HCA is affiliated with more than 45,000 physicians and operates 186 hospitals nationwide.
Ophthalmology practices receive early settlement in class-action lawsuit
A group of ophthalmology practices were awarded a settlement in a class-action lawsuit brought against ECL Group, an eye-care practice management technology provider.
State-by-state breakdown of new ASCs in Q2
A number of ASCs have opened or secured approval to do so across 21 states during the second quarter of 2024.
5 hospitals delay, cancel surgeries from anesthesia provider challenges
Securing anesthesia providers is becoming increasingly difficult for ASCs and hospitals across the country amid increasing shortages and plummeting reimbursements.
Unlocking gastroenterology procedure growth at ASCs
Gastroenterology procedures make up 10 of the 25 most common procedures performed at ASCs, and leaders continue to look to these procedures to facilitate growth.
