Category: ASC News

USPI's growth: 5 key metrics

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International is maintaining its position as the leading operator of ASCs in the U.S. in 2024.

U of Minnesota to shutter 2nd nurse practitioner clinic in 1 year

Minneapolis-based University of Minnesota plans to shutter a nurse practitioner-led clinic at the end of October, according to a July 10 report from the Star Tribune.

What ASCs need to know about the recent COVID-19 spike

Here are five key notes about the recent rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations:

How weight loss drugs affect 5 physician specialties

The drug class that includes Ozempic, Wegovy and other obesity care treatments has grown in popularity over the last year, affecting several ASC specialties. 

New York ASC under investigation following data breach

Oklahoma City-based law firm Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into a November data breach that impacted employees and patients of Mount Kisco (N.Y.) Surgery Center. 

Oswego Health ASC performs 1st robotic-assisted surgery

Oswego (N.Y.) Health’s Surgery Center has performed its first robotically assisted surgery, according to a July 9 report from CNY Central.

Why nurses are a critical investment in ASC profitability

Amid staffing recruiting and retention issues for ASCs, investing in nurse leadership is one way to ensure staff remains engaged and retained. 

Hurricane Beryl shutters outpatient facilities

Several Texas hospitals have temporarily closed outpatient services in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, The Houston Chronicle reported July 9. 

5 physician practice closures in 1 year

Here are five physician practice closures Becker’s has reported on in the last year:

North Carolina practice files fraud suit alleging physician tried to 'destroy' it

Greenville-based Quasar Family Medicine North Carolina has filed a complaint that its lead physician concealed his drug overprescription and fraudulent billing to push the sale of his practice to another physician and then turn patients against the new…