Category: ASC News

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.

MassGen Brigham encouraged by cost analysis of $224M ASC plan

An analysis of Boston-based Mass General Brigham’s three planned ASCs forecasts a reduction in healthcare spending for the services they would offer, but opponents of the project argue the analysis omits key details, the Telegram & Gazette reported…

Thousands of healthcare workers quarantined, hospitals forced to cancel nonurgent surgeries

Thousands of healthcare workers are testing positive for COVID-19, leaving hospitals and medical groups with critical shortages.