James Cochran, MD, a former Pennsylvania-based ophthalmologist, died on June 15, according to an obituary in the The Morning Call.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
Providence, anesthesiology firm sued following potential HIV exposure
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Portland-based Providence Health and Oregon Anesthesiology Group after one anesthesiologists alleged negligence led to potential hepatitis and HIV exposures, NBC affiliate KGW reported July 28.
July ASC openings across the southeast US
Here are the ASCs that either opened or were planned across the Southeast in June, as reported by Becker’s:
East Coast ASCs: 8 updates
Here are eight ASCs that opened or are in development on the East Coast in the last two months, as reported by Becker’s since June 6:
The million-dollar question facing ASCs
ASC leaders and hospitals alike are facing major obstacles to profitability as operational costs soar and Medicare and private payer reimbursement rates sink.
UVM purchase of $17M Covenant Health campus moves forward
Burlington-based University of Vermont Medical Center received approval to purchase a medical campus owned by Covenant Health in Colchester for $17.3 million, VermontBiz reported July 26.
4 ASC leadership appointments
Here are four leadership appointments in the outpatient surgery sector, as reported by Becker’s since July 11:
6 specialties with highest intent to leave: AMA
A recent American Medical Association survey shows six specialties emerging as those where physicians have the highest intent to leave –– and not just counting those waiting for retirement.
Sentara phases pollutant gas from anesthesia use
Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health has largely phased out its use of desflurane in anesthesia, according to a July 25 WHRO News report.
9 ways for ASCs to improve conversations with payers
Benita Tapia, RN, administrator and director of nursing at Beverly Hills, Calif.-based 90210 Surgery Center, joined Becker’s to discuss what’s missing in ASC conversations with payers.
