Category: New ASC Development

University of Tennessee Medical Center opens orthopedic institute with ASC

The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville opened its new orthopedic institute July 13, ABC affiliate WATE reported.

Cardio ASC opens thanks to Pennsylvania easing restrictions

Cardiovascular Experts of Central Pennsylvania is opening a cardiology ASC in Camp Hill thanks to eased restrictions.

Construction begins on new surgery center in rural Nevada community

Rural Pahrump, Nev., has long struggled with a lack of access to medical care. Its residents have to travel to cities like Las Vegas to seek out appropriate medical treatment, according to a July 12 report in the Pahrump Valley Times. 

HCA opens outpatient orthopedic surgery center in Nashville

HCA Healthcare’s ambulatory surgery division opened its new Southern Joint Surgery Center with seven physician partners in downtown Nashville, according to a July 12 company news release.

Children’s Minnesota ASC resumes procedures after 2-year pandemic hiatus

The Children’s Minnesota Minnetonka Surgery and Specialty Center is resuming outpatient surgery, ABC affiliate KSTP reported July 12.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital and physician group starting joint-venture ASC

St. Louis-based Barnes-Jewish Hospital is starting a joint venture ASC with physician group Washington University Physicians, CBS affiliate KMOV reported July 11.

Most expensive ASC projects of Q2

Here are the five most expensive ASC projects covered by Becker’s in the second quarter of 2022, totaling $1.7 billion:

Centura Mercy Hospital, USPI partner to build Colorado ASC

Durango, Colo.-based Centura Mercy Hospital has partnered with Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International and local physicians to build a new surgery center.

17 new ASCs in June

Here are 17 new ASCs Becker’s has reported on in June:

Surgery Partners, Novant Health planning $328.7M medical center 

ASC chain Surgery Partners and Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health have submitted plans for a $328.7 million medical center in Asheville, N.C., The Transylvania Times reported June 29.