The New York State Department of Health is requiring hospital-owned ASCs at 40 hospitals to halt nonurgent surgeries for at least two weeks, the state said Jan. 8.
Category: ASC News
Michigan ASC performs 1st surgery with robot
Beaumont Hospital Trenton (Mich.) relocated a da Vinci Xi robotic system to its ASC and performed its first robotic surgery Jan. 6.
Retaining, recruiting, keeping staff healthy: ASC leaders vent on new year’s biggest challenges
Staffing shortages are the biggest concern of many ASC leaders in the new year as COVID-19 surges nationwide.
Florida physician indicted for illegal opioid scheme, to forfeit $944K
A Tampa, Fla.-based pain physician and office worker were indicted Jan. 6 for alleged illegal distribution of opioids and money laundering.
Omicron surge may peak in January & 6 more COVID-19 updates
Here are seven COVID-19 updates from the last week:
Wisconsin city delays council vote that would pave way for ASCs
The Beloit (Wis.) City Council delayed a final vote on a zoning amendment that could pave the way for future ASC development, Beloit Daily News reported Jan. 5.
Patients with male surgeons more likely to have worse outcomes: 5 findings
A study published Dec. 8 in JAMA Surgery found that both men and women had an increased risk of death when their surgeries were performed by men, with women experiencing worse outcomes overall with male surgeons.
ASC growth drives devicemaker to 1,300% sales increase
Golden Valley, Minn.-based Inspire Medical Systems, maker of the first-ever implantable neurostimulation device to treat obstructive sleep apnea, has seen an explosive growth in sales since 2016.
Urology America appoints CEO
Urology America has named Rich Goode CEO, the management services organization said Jan. 4.
New York health system temporarily closes 19 locations, keeps ASCs open
Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health has temporarily closed 19 offices as a rising number of COVID-19 patients continue to strain healthcare networks across the country.
