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  1. Robotics are driving the shift to ASCs — 3 trends to watch

    Higher-acuity procedures are migrating to ASCs with the help of major advancements, including robotic technologies, according to ASC Focus.  By Angie Stewart - 6/26/19

  2. Physician-owned hospital ban, Trump's healthcare mandate & more: 7 regulatory changes to know

    Here are seven legislative updates that could affect your surgery center:  By Angie Stewart - 6/26/19

  3. How ASCs can launch a medical travel program for under $10K — 5 insights from Dr. Maria Todd

    Few ASCs have established formal medical travel programs because they either don't have the volumes to justify one or don't know how to get started, according to healthcare thought leader Maria Todd, PhD, of AskMariaTodd.  By Angie Stewart - 6/26/19

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  1. 'Bullish' health systems building ASCs, microhospitals in Arizona catch broker attention — 5 key insights

    Arizona health systems have adjusted their growth strategies to accommodate a growing population and demand for outpatient services — and real estate brokers have noticed, GlobeSt.com reports.  By Angie Stewart - 6/26/19

  2. Top, bottom 5 states for surgery center administrator pay

    Surgery center administrators are paid on average $75,045 a year, according to jobseeker website ZipRecruiter.  By Rachel Popa - 6/26/19

  3. 58% of ASC companies offer coding services

    HealthCare Appraisers outlined statistics on coding services provided by ASC managers in the 2019 ASC Valuation Survey.  By Rachel Popa - 6/26/19

  4. Physicians Endoscopy partners with Cleveland hospital & more: 3 GI company key notes

    Here are three updates from gastroenterology companies from the past week:  By Eric Oliver - 6/26/19

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  1. Indiana surgery center agrees to stop participating in Medicare — 5 insights

    Franklin, Ind.-based South Central Surgery Center agreed to stop participating in Medicare.  By Eric Oliver - 6/26/19

  2. North Carolina surgery center wins surgical smoke-related award — 3 insights

    The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses awarded Cone Health MedCenter Mebane (N.C.) Surgery Center its Go Clear Award for its work around eliminating surgical smoke, the Mebane Enterprise reports.  By Eric Oliver - 6/26/19

  3. PE platform buys $17.75M Arizona medical office building with surgery center — 3 insights

    Healthcare real estate private equity platform Hammes Partners purchased Gilbert, Ariz.-based Spectrum Medical Commons from Irgens for $17.75 million, AZBigMedia reports.  By Eric Oliver - 6/26/19

  4. Texas physician looks to build medical office building, surgery center — 3 insights

    A local physician and his 20 physician partners plan to build a medical complex in Orange County, Texas, The Record reports.  By Eric Oliver - 6/26/19

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  1. ASC supply chain tip of the day: Prepare for disruptions

    Cheryl Poplaski, Vizient's senior director of supply chain operations, outlined what ASCs can do to prepare for supply chain disruptions.  By Rachel Popa - 6/26/19

  2. 3 must-know ASC credentialing tips

    Having a proper credentialing process helps surgery centers run more smoothly, according to Ted Gottis, senior vice president at MedTrainer. Mr. Gottis works with ASCs to help staff manage the credentialing process and the verification of new physicians' professional backgrounds when they join ASCs or hospitals.  By Rachel Popa - 6/26/19

  3. Surgery Partners' EVP & chief HR officer departs

    Angela Justice, PhD, executive vice president and chief human resources officer for Surgery Partners, is leaving her role, effective July 1.  By Rachel Popa - 6/26/19

  4. Top, bottom 5 states for neurosurgeon pay

    The average yearly salary for a neurosurgeon working in the U.S. is $308,571, according to jobseeker website ZipRecruiter.  By Rachel Popa - 6/25/19

  5. 3 orthopedic ASCs opened or announced in June

    Here are three orthopedic ASCs that were opened or announced this month:  By Rachel Popa - 6/25/19

  6. 3 ASC accreditation insights from experts

    Three accreditation experts weighed on accreditation challenges and opportunities in interviews with Becker's ASC Review.  By Rachel Popa - 6/25/19

  7. The impact of data breaches in May — 1 ASC operator affected

    Nearly 2 million patients were affected by data breaches in May, according to HIPAA Journal.  By Rachel Popa - 6/25/19

  8. What ASCs can do to advance value-based care — 3 Qs with Dr. Rita Numerof

    Rita Numerof, PhD, is president of global healthcare consulting firm Numerof & Associates, which recently published its annual survey on the state of value-based adoption in the U.S.  By Angie Stewart - 6/25/19

  9. 3 reasons healthcare executives are reluctant to adopt value-based care

    Value-based care adoption has stalled due to provider reluctance, according to Rita Numerof, PhD, president of global healthcare consulting firm Numerof & Associates.  By Angie Stewart - 6/25/19

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