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Why ASC leaders are hopeful
From positive work culture to a prioritization of self care, five ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what is making them hopeful.
California eye center to add ophthalmologist
Crown City Eye Center in Coronado, Calif., is adding ophthalmologist Thomas Avallone, MD, to its team of providers, according to an Oct. 23 report by Coronado Eagle & Journal.
SurgNet acquires 2 ASCs
New-to-market ASC management and development company SurgNet Health Partners has acquired two ASCs within its first 45 days of funding: Dearborn, Mich.-based Executive Ambulatory Surgery Center and Warren, Ohio-based Lippy Surgery Center.
3 cardiologists join UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Williamsport, Pa., has made three additions to its cardiology team, according to an Oct. 23 report by NorthcentralPA.com.
Orthopedic ASC activity heats up
Here are four moves regarding orthopedic ASCs that Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 26:
AAAHC updates obesity, obstructive sleep apnea surgery recommendations
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, an accreditor of more than 6,700 ambulatory sites nationwide, has updated its recommendations for treating surgical patients with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea.
Female physician compensation by region
Female physicians working in the Pacific region earn the highest average annual compensation compared with those working in other regions, at $314,000 a year.
3 controversial trends in gastroenterology
Here are three controversial trends ASC industry leaders should know:
States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates
Noncompete clauses continue to be the target of lawsuits and action by state legislatures.
47 Florida ASCs named best in the country
Forty-seven ASCs in Florida made Newsweek’s “America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers” list, which ranks 550 of the more than 5,000 Medicare-certified ASCs in the country.
