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10 new ASCs coming to the South

Here are 10 new ASCs, outpatient surgery centers and medical office buildings receiving approval, being planned and starting construction, as reported by Becker’s since Jan. 15:

10 top reasons for hospitalization for older adults

Sepsis ranked as the most common reason for hospitalization among older adults, a KFF report found.

Connecticut medical office building sells for $4M

A 41,153-square-foot, five-story medical office building in Stamford, Conn., has sold for $4 million. 

Car crashes into Pennsylvania medical office building

A car has crashed into a medical office building in York County, Pa., according to a Feb. 19 report from CBS 21. 

The workforce trends keeping gastroenterologists up at night 

Gastroenterologists are watching closely as shifts in the healthcare workforce are poised to reshape their field in the coming years.

Could consolidation help ASCs thrive?

Gina Taylor, quality and accreditation program manager at Bellaire, Texas-based Harris Health, joined Becker’s about the advantages of collaboration between ASCs and hospitals. 

Pennsylvania system shifts outpatient pharmacy to hospital lobby

Independence Health System has moved a hospital outpatient pharmacy “front and center.” 

5 numbers on independent physician pay

While some physicians contemplate a shift to independent practice as satisfaction in employed settings declines, compensation remains a central concern for those considering the jump to independence. 

NYU Langone hospital nurses give strike notice

The Federation of Nurses/United Federation of Teachers has issueda 10-day notice of intent to strike at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn in New York City.

California hospital expands service lines

Mad River Community Hospital in Arcata, Calif., will begin offering home health services and plans to open two outpatient pediatric clinics this spring.