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The biggest lesson ASCs learned in 2024
Five ASC leaders joined Becker’s to share the biggest lesson they learned in 2024.
Arizona hospital performs 'groundbreaking' heart procedure
HonorHealth Scottsdale (Ariz.) Shea Medical Center recently became the first non-clinical trial site in the state to use the Edwards Evoque system to perform a tricuspid heart valve replacement.
U of Colorado receives $46M grant towards eye transplant research: 6 things to know
The University of Colorado in Aurora has received a $46 million grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to research a method of curing blindness through human eye transplants, Colorado Public Radio reported Dec. 9.
California office building converting to medical facility
One-third of an office tower in Irvine, Calif., is going to be converted into medical office space, according to a Dec. 8 report from the Orange County Business Journal.
Physician leader sues former employer alleging she was terminated for whistleblowingÂ
A physician and former director of medical staff services at Utica, N.Y.-based Mohawk Valley Health System has sued for alleged wrongful termination.
Georgia physician practice to close
The private practice of OB-GYN Paul Pawlosky, MD, will be closing Dec. 31, according to a notice posted to the Dayton, Ga.-based practice’s website.
California medical center damaged in fire
A fire has damaged the Chino (Calif.) Valley Medical Center, forcing dozens of patients to evacuate, according to a Dec. 8 report from CBS News.
26 payer moves impacting ASCs in 2024
Here are 26 moves by payers for ASC leaders and physicians to know in 2024:
HSS awards multimillion-dollar grant to Miami researchers for whole-eye transplant project
Miami-based Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have received a multimillion dollar grant from HSS’ Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health.
'It illustrates why patients and providers hate insurers': 23 responses to Anthem BCBS' anesthesia pay policy reversal
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has reversed its decision on a controversial anesthesia reimbursement policy update, which would have introduced a new reimbursement structure based on CMS physician work time values.
