Over the last several years, ASCs have seen an increase in orthopedic procedures, as more total joint replacements, arthroscopies and even minimally invasive spinal procedures have migrated to the outpatient setting.
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California hospital to be acquired by Southwest Healthcare
Arcata, Calif.-based Mad River Community Hospital, a 78-bed facility, is set to be acquired by management company Southwest Healthcare Services, the hospital said May 22.
Western Governors U to open 18,000 square-foot nursing simulation lab
Western Governors University, an accredited, online, non-profit school based out of Millcreek, Utah, said in a May 22 press release that it will open an 18,000-square-foot nursing prelicensure simulation lab in Kansas City, Mo., in late 2023.
Tampa General performs its 1st living donor transplant
Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital has successfully completed the first living donor liver transplant in its history, a May 23 press release announced.
4 physicians recently charged with overprescription
Here are four cases in which physicians have been sentenced or pleaded guilty to overprescribing controlled substances:
Why Google and Amazon — and not startups — have 'made it into the clinic'
To get artificial intelligence to patients faster, health systems could standardize their procurement processes and the government could clarify the regulations for the technology, researchers from University of Miami School of Medicine and New York Ci…
US House floats bill to increase ASC ownership transparency
On May 23, the House of Representatives will review legislation to increase transparency into ownership of certain healthcare facilities, according to a May 23 report from JDSupra.
IT security chiefs stretching budgets amid economic pressures
CIOs and chief information security officers are trimming cybersecurity budgets that were once thought to be untouchable to deal with economic pressures, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Conifer strikes partnership with Illinois hospital
Conifer Health Solutions has entered into a partnership with Arlington Heights, Ill.-based Northwest Community Healthcare.
Ophthalmic manufacturing facility, outpatient center to open in Philadelphia
The Tioga Diabetic Optical Laboratories and Dispensary, an ophthalmic manufacturing facility, will be opening in the Tioga neighborhood of Philadelphia, Invision Mag reported May 23.
