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Compass Surgical Partners opens New Jersey orthopedic ASC

Compass Surgical Partners, an ASC development and management company, opened NYC Joint & Spine Center in Englewood, N.J.

Arizona bariatric surgeon faces $3.5M verdict for patient death

A jury in Tucson, Ariz., has awarded $3.5 million to the family of a man who died two weeks after bariatric surgery in 2020, News 13 reported Feb. 7.

UHC hit with $3.4M fine for surprise anesthesia costs

Mike Causey, insurance commissioner for the state of North Carolina, has fined UnitedHealthcare $3.4 million, according to a Feb. 10 report from WRAL News.

West Virginia physician convicted of controlled substance distribution

Brian McDevitt, DO, a physician in Chapmanville, W.Va., was convicted of four counts of distribution of a controlled substance.

West Virginia physician convicted of controlled substance distribution

Brian McDevitt, DO, a physician in Chapmanville, W.Va., was convicted of four counts of distribution of a controlled substance.

ASC megadeals: 10 industry giants that expanded in 2024

The wave of consolidation in the ASC market continued in 2024, with the number of independently owned ASCs dropping to 67%, according to  VMG Health’s “ASCs in 2024: A Year in Review” report. 

The top GI procedures at ASCs in 2024

VMG Health’s “ASCs in 2024: A Year in Review,” report, published in February, highlights the top 10 most common procedures performed in the ASC setting in 2024. 

Colorado ASCs face new reality amid 'staggering' M&A activity, workforce shifts

The ASC landscape in Colorado is rapidly evolving, shaped by an unprecedented pace of mergers and acquisitions, workforce challenges and legislative changes. 

New Jersey practice closes after 30+ years

Hoboken, N.J.-based Garden State Orthopedics, an orthopedic practice specializing in sports medicine, officially closed its office on Jan. 27 after more than 30 years in the area, Patch reported Feb. 7.

Georgia anesthesiologist, assistant to pay $13.75M in wrongful death suit

A Macon, Ga.-based family has been awarded $13.75 million in damages following the death of a patient, according to a Feb. 10 report from The Telegraph.