Category: ASC News

10 states facing the highest risks from private equity

New Mexico is most at risk of facing negative impacts from private equity deals, according to new data from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project.

Patient wins $3.2M in suit against Cleveland Clinic physician 

A patient in Florida has won a $3.2 million lawsuit against a physician who allegedly misdiagnosed him, leading to a lost leg from a flesh-eating bacteria, NBC affiliate WPTV reported April 8. 

5 things anyone opening an ASC should know

In the ever-changing healthcare market, starting a new venture can feel like a big risk.

5 things anyone opening an ASC should know

In the ever-changing healthcare market, starting a new venture can feel like a big risk.

The best states for physicians in the last 5 years 

Montana and Wisconsin consistently make WalletHub’s annual list of best states for physicians. 

10 best, worst states for children's healthcare

Massachusetts is the best state for children’s healthcare, while Mississippi is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

10 best, worst states to work from home

New Jersey is the best state to work remotely, while Alaska is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

40 lots of hand sanitizer recalled over methanol contamination risk

Aruba Aloe Balm has issued a voluntary recall of 40 lots of Aruba Aloe hand sanitizer gel alcohol 80% and Aruba Aloe Alcoholada gel due to a risk of methanol presence. 

Wisconsin ASC adds robotic-assisted surgery

Valley Surgery Center in Hudson, Wis., recently began offering robotic-assisted surgery to patients.

New York ASC hit with data breach

New York City-based Island Ambulatory Surgery Center has notified patients of a data security incident that impacted its patients’ protected health information.