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Bronson Healthcare unveils Michigan orthopedic ASC
Kalamazoo, Mich.-based Bronson Healthcare held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new orthopedic surgery center July 27.
The dangers of declining physician pay
Between inflation, reimbursement declines and Medicare pay cuts, physician pay is struggling to keep up.
This trend could reduce the number of ASCs
Anesthesia costs are skyrocketing, and some ASCs are worried about sustainability of these issues if payer reimbursements do not adjust.
AI-powered colonoscopy device cleared for US market
The FDA has issued 510(k) clearance for a new artificial intelligence solution for colonoscopy screenings.
New Jersey woman charged for posing as physician
A New Jersey woman has been arrested for allegedly posing as a physician, treating patients and prescribing medications.
Washington health system to pay $240K after 23 security guards snoop through patient records
Yakima (Wash.) Valley Memorial Hospital has agreed to pay $240,000 to resolve data privacy allegations after 23 security guards allegedly looked through patient medical records without a job-related purpose, according to a July 31 report from Medscape.
Louisiana passes surgical smoke evacuation legislation for ASCs, hospitals
Louisiana has become the 12th state to enact surgical smoke evacuation legislation, which will go into effect in the state Aug. 1, according to a July 26 report from The Advocate.
Valley Regional Hospital awaits construction on $20M medical office building
Claremont, N.H.-based Valley Regional Hospital plans to begin construction on a 23,800-square-foot medical office building after receiving a decision on its proposed affiliation with Lebanon, N.H.-based Dartmouth Health, according to a July 28 report f…
Steindler Orthopedics breaks ground on $60M Iowa ASC
Iowa City, Iowa-based Steindler Orthopedic Clinic broke ground on a new practice location and ASC in North Liberty, Iowa, CBS affiliate Iowa News Now reported July 25.
OrthoMidwest opens $14M Wisconsin ASC
OrthoMidwest opened a new surgery center in Beloit, Wis., Beloit Daily News reported July 31.
