Category: ROOT

Test-to-treat access limited for some, study finds

Many Americans in rural areas do not have easy access to federal test-to-treat sites, according to a study published Nov. 9 in JAMA Network Open.

ChristinaCare partners with virtual care company Hims & Hers

ChristianaCare has partnered with virtual care company Hims & Hers to offer patients in several East Coast states access to in-person primary and specialty care services.

American Society of Anesthesiologists awards former president

The American Society of Anesthesiologists has honored one of its former presidents, James Grant, MD, with its annual Distinguished Service Award. 

What ASC leaders need to know about the 2023 CMS final rule

CMS released its finalized 2023 Physician Fee Schedule on Nov. 1. Here are five things ASC leaders need to know.

How Cleveland Clinic uses virtual reality for neurology care

Cleveland Clinic is turning to virtual reality to improve the health of neurology patients.

Single-use endoscopy provider partners with InterMed Resources

UroViu Corp., a maker of single-use endoscopy platforms, has partnered with management organization InterMed Resources Tennessee as the exclusive distributor for all UroViu products. 

FDA approves 1 COVID-19 treatment, votes against another

As some FDA-approved therapies to treat COVID-19 have been waning in efficacy against new variants, the agency approved a COVID-19-related pneumonia drug a day after it blocked authorization for another potential treatment. 

Hammes breaks ground on 22,500-square-foot Kansas City ASC

Healthcare developer Hammes broke ground on the 22,500-square-foot Blue River Surgery Center in Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 1. 

Louisiana hospital to kick off $50M expansion, its largest to date

Slidell (La.) Memorial Hospital is set to start its $50 million expansion in December, the largest project in the hospital’s history, New Orleans City Business reported Nov. 9. 

West Virginia hospital to double ICU capacity

Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, W.Va., plans to expand its number of intensive care unit beds from 16 to 27 in 2023.