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Hospital execs see growth potential in ASC JVs

A growing number of hospital leaders are exploring ASCs as a pathway for growth, with 63% open to joint ventures in outpatient surgery ventures, according to a report from VMG Health published Jan. 9.

Arkansas medical board member sues former colleague, USPI

Brian McGee, MD, a member of the Arkansas State Medical Board, is suing a former colleague whose medical license was revoked after it was revealed last year that he had 30 years of misconduct allegations against him.

Missouri lawmaker floats ban on anesthesia coverage limits

Legislation has been introduced in the Missouri House of Representatives that would prevent insurers in the state from limiting coverage for anesthesia, according to a Jan. 17 report from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Blood-based CRC test reliance suggests high costs, worse outcomes: Study

Favoring blood-based colorectal cancer tests over stool-based CRC screening could lead to higher costs and worse outcomes for patients, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open.

FTC settles with PE firm backing US Anesthesia Partners

The Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement with Welsh, Carson, Anderson and Stowe, the private equity firm backing U.S. Anesthesia Partners.

Former surgeon, ASC owner loses appeal of $100M restitution order

A surgery center owner and former surgeon convicted of a $355 million fraud scheme was denied an appeal of his $100 million restitution order Jan. 16. 

Cataract surgery to drive ASC growth: Report

The ASC market is estimated to grow by $25.4 billion through 2028, according to a Jan. 16 market report fromTechnavio. 

New Hampshire credit union to be converted to ASC

The Lighthouse Credit Union building in Portsmouth, N.H., will be converted into an ASC, according to a Jan 17 report from SeacoastOnline. 

ASC leaders' pros and cons of private equity in the industry

Here are what three ASC leaders outlined as pros and cons of private equity in the ASC industry:

Virginia ASC to pay $50K to settle disability lawsuit

Northern Virginia Surgery Center will pay $50,000 and provide programmatic relief to resolve a disability and age discrimination lawsuit.