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Minnesota medical center set to open new ASC
Olmsted Medical Center is opening a new ASC and clinic in Owatonna, Minn., according to a June 14 report from Owatonna People’s Press. Procedures including endoscopies, colonoscopies, biopsies and women’s health will be performed at the ASC, with orthopedics and ophthalmology services being added in 2026. The ASC will begin surgical procedures Aug. 13, and […]
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Why this independent ASC keeps turning private equity away
Private equity’s influence on the ASC industry has been undeniable over the past few years, scooping up independent practices left and right. However, there are still ASCs and centers that have remained independent throughout the infusion and influx of private equity dollars into the space, including Amarillo Urology Associates in Texas. Cashing in potential future […]
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CoxHealth, St. Louis Children’s Hospital to build pediatric outpatient center
CoxHealth and St. Louis Children’s Hospital have finalized a partnership agreement to expand pediatric care in Missouri. Part of the initiative includes constructing a standalone outpatient center that will include ambulatory surgery and pediatric specialty care clinics, imaging, laboratory services and infusion, according to a June 12 news release from CoxHealth. The center will be […]
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5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in Honolulu
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Honolulu earns $583,000 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $336,640 anesthesiologists make, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here is what the five highest-paid anesthesiologists in Honolulu earn each year, their amount of experience and their practice setting. […]
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U of Michigan Health, Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan to develop ASC
The University of Michigan Health-West and Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan have partnered to develop an orthopedic-focused ASC. The school’s board of regents approved the partnership as well as the sale of a property in Wyoming, Mich., to a OAM-affiliated entity for $5.99 million during a June 12 meeting, according to a news release from the […]
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UAB Medicine names Dr. Mark Law as division director of pediatric cardiology
The department of pediatrics at UAB Medicine has appointed Mark Law, MD, as division director of pediatric cardiology. Dr. Law has authored or co-authored more than 70 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, as well as mentoring more than 20 post-doctoral fellows and junior faculty, according to a June 12 news release from UAB Medicine. In […]
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ASC’s cost-saving tactics
Engaging with suppliers in a competitive bidding process, taking a multilevel approach to saving on costs and investing in staff members are three of the methods that leaders are taking at surgery centers to curb rising costs. These three ASC leaders recently connected with Becker’s to share how their organization is dealing with rising costs […]
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How physician practice types have changed since 2012
The percentage of physicians working in a solo practice setting has consistently decreased since 2014, according to data from the American Medical Association. The organization released its Physician Practice Benchmark Report May 29, which includes data on the distribution of physicians by practice type from 2012 to 2024. In 2024, the most common practice setting […]
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Capital Cardiology Associates names new COO
Capital Cardiology Associates, a partner practice of Cardiovascular Logistics, has appointed Kevin Longacker as COO. Mr. Longacker has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare, manufacturing and technology industries, focusing on financial leadership, operational transformation and strategic growth, according to a June 12 news release. In addition, Mr. Longacker is experienced in creating […]
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Sutter Health breaks ground on complex with an outpatient surgery center
Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has started construction on a $145 million facility in Folsom, Calif., according to a June 11 report from Folsom Times. The 106,500-square-foot complex will include a same-day outpatient center, a cancer center and an urgent care clinic. Both specialty physicians and general surgeons will perform procedures at the ASC. The facility […]
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