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Gastro Health, Lynx.MD to create GI data repository
Gastro Health has partnered with Lynx.MD to support the development and research of digital GI-specific tools. This partnership will produce one of the largest repositories in the world of structured and unstructured GI-related medical datasets, accord…
ASCA to reintroduce Medicare outpatient surgery legislation in Congress
The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association is seeking to reintroduce the Outpatient Surgery Quality and Access Act of 2021 in the 118th congressional session, ASC Focus reported in December.
5 gastroenterology ASCs to know
Here are five ASCs specializing in gastroenterology that were among Newsweek’s “America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2023” list:
How to tackle shortages, competition and 10 more supply chain updates
Here are 11 supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know reported by Becker’s since Dec. 6:
10 Surgery Partners updates in 2022
Surgery Partners has 4,600 physicians and more than 180 locations in its portfolio. Here are 10 updates on the ASC chain that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 10:
Gastro Health in 2022: 10 moves
Miami-based Gastro Health continued to expand in 2022, with 10 major industry moves and partnerships.
6 most common deficiencies in ASC care
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care has ranked six key areas where it saw deficiencies among ASCs in 2021 and 2022.
Santa Clara patients wait 6+ months to be seen by pediatric GIs, internal memo alleges
Three pediatric gastroenterologists at Santa Clara Medical Center in San Jose, Calif., including Christopher Fink, MD, and Rachel Ruiz, MD, wrote an internal letter to hospital leaders urging them to address extended wait times at the hospital, accordi…
HonorHealth developing $50M outpatient, wellness center
Healthcare system HonorHealth has broken ground on a $50 million outpatient and wellness center in Scottsdale, Ariz., that will provide outpatient healthcare, fitness, nutrition and preventive health.
Hospitals closing service lines: What ASCs need to know
Multiple hospitals have ended specific services because of supply chain issues, operational costs, staffing, inflation and lack of demand.
