Here are seven news updates for ambulatory surgery center leaders to know for April 23, 2015.
AAAHC names Dr. Stephen Martin CEO
Stephen A. Martin Jr., PhD, MPH, will replace former CEO John Burke and assume the new role on June 15. Dr. Martin's responsibilities will include leading the Institute for Quality Improvement and overseeing the Accreditation Association for Hospitals/Health Systems. Read the full report on Becker's ASC Review.
Mutare Health names Dr. Lawrence Kosinski CMO
Mutare Health has named gastroenterologist Lawrence Kosinski, MD, MBA, AGAF, its chief medical officer. Dr. Kosinski is a managing partner of Illinois Gastroenterology Group and president of Elgin Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center.
South Florida Baptist Hospital opens renovated Pete Beatty Surgery Center
South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City has opened its newly renovated Pete Beatty Surgery Center, which focuses on laparoscopic and robotic surgery.
EHR implementation does not impact revenue or productivity in eye practices
The implementation of an EHR in an ophthalmology practice had no significant impact on revenue or productivity, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County's $50M bond request for ASC project fails
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyo., proposed a $50 million bond for its ambulatory surgery center project, but the request was denied, according to a Rocket Miner report.
National Surgical Healthcare acquires majority stake in Optim Healthcare
National Surgical Healthcare, based in Chicago, acquired majority stake in Savannah, Ga.-based Optim Healthcare. Optim is an orthopedics-focused health system. The acquisition, subject to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, is expected to close in the second quarter of this year.
Nobilis Healthcare plans to acquire Victory Healthcare Houston Hospital
Nobilis entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the surgical hospital. Nobilis will pay $1.5 million in cash considerations and assume capital leases, for an approximate total of $2.4 million. Additionally, Nobilis will extend credit to the hospital, according to a Benzinga report.