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Legislators open probe into FDA drug shortage protocol

House Republicans wrote a letter to the FDA seeking an explanation for ongoing supply chain issues and drug shortages, The Hill reported Nov. 3. 

Hamilton Health opens Tennessee cardiology practice

Dalton, Ga.-based Hamilton Health Care System opened a cardiology practice in Cleveland, Tenn., according to a recent LinkedIn post from the health system. 

ASCs per capita in all 50 states | 2023

While California has the most ASCs of any state according to the most recent data from the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association, Maryland has the most ASCs per capita. Meanwhile, Vermont has the fewest in both number and per capita. 

9 key ASC industry stats to know headed into 2024

The number of ASCs nationwide is growing rapidly headed into 2024, with over 11,000 Medicare- and non-Medicare-certified facilities across the country. 

Docs Health breaks ground on $123M orthopedic, spine center in Los Angeles

Construction has begun on a $123 million orthopedic and spine surgery center in Los Angeles run by Docs Health, the Los Angeles Business Journal reported Nov. 6. 

Southern Gastroenterology Associates opens 2nd location

Southern Gastroenterology Associates has opened its second location in South Boston, Va., according to a Nov. 6 report from The Gazette-Virginian.

32K-square-foot medical office building acquired in Minnesota

Montecito Medical has acquired a 32,711-square-foot medical office building in Woodbury, Minn., according to a Nov. 6 report from REBusiness Online.

NAPA named top anesthesia services provider for 7th straight year

North American Anesthesia Partners has been named the top vendor for anesthesia management services in the U.S. for the seventh year in a row by independent market research firm Black Book. 

ASC, medical office building break ground in Texas

Ground has been broken on a three-story medical office building and ASC project in Katy, Texas, according to a Nov. 4 report from the Katy Times.

UnitedHealthcare in the headlines: 3 notes

Here are three updates on UnitedHealthcare that Becker’s has reported since Nov. 1: