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Capital Region Medical Center opens $20M ASC
Jefferson City, Mo.-based Capital Region Medical Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new ASC Jan. 19, the News Tribune reported Jan. 20.
125 health companies named best workplaces for diversity in 2023, per Newsweek
One hundred twenty-five healthcare companies have been named on Newsweek’s best places to work for diversity in 2023.
Top 100 hospitals for gastrointestinal surgery by state, per Healthgrades
Healthgrades picked 100 hospitals for its “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery” list, released Jan. 17.
4 ASC chains' 12-year growth breakdown
United Surgical Partners International is the largest ASC chain in the country, with 410 centers.
Modern Vascular adds Dr. Mamdouh Khayat as new managing physician
Indianapolis-based Modern Vascular, a practice focused on minimally invasive treatment for peripheral artery disease, has added Mamdouh Khayat, MD, as its new managing physician, according to a Jan. 19 press release sent to Becker’s.
Blue Eye submucosal injection agent cleared by FDA
The Blue Eye submucosal injection agent has received FDA clearance and is now available in the U.S.
Demand for anesthesia providers is growing as reimbursement is shrinking, says NorthStar Anesthesia CEO
Ambulatory surgical centers have seen a steep rise in popularity since the pandemic — and with more places to have surgery comes a large need for anesthesiologists at these facilities.
Physician sues American Medical Association for defamation, conspiracy
Physician Willarda Edwards, MD, ran a 2022 campaign to become the American Medical Association’s second Black female president, according to a Jan. 19 report from Medscape. Now, she is suing the organization for defamation and conspiracy.
University Gastroenterology taps Dr. Eric Newton as president
Rhode Island’s largest gastroenterology group, University Gastroenterology, has named Eric Newton, MD, as its next president, according to a Jan. 19 press release sent to Becker’s.
Covenant High Plains Surgery Center wins 'best ASC' award 2nd year in a row
Lubbock, Texas-based Covenant High Plains Surgery Center has been recognized as the best outpatient surgery center in its region for the second year in a row in the annual “Best of the West” event, an award granted by regional news station KCBD.
