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2 tech companies partner to distribute AI polyp detection for colonoscopies
Micro-Tech Endoscopy USA and Wision A.I. partnered to make Micro-Tech the U.S. GI endoscopy distributor of Wision's EndoScreener, an artificial intelligence-assisted polyp detection software used during colonoscopies. -
ASCs can win with this major trend
With the trends in healthcare moving toward value-based care models, ASCs could be in the perfect position for growth. -
The Orthopaedic Institute buys stake in ValueHealth ASC in Florida
Private equity-backed practice management company Orthopedic Care Partners is buying an ownership stake in value-based care company ValueHealth's ASC in The Villages, Fla.
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ASC violated civil rights by denying vaccine exemptions, ex-employees allege
Six former employees of an ASC allege they were fired from the surgery center after they were not granted religious-based exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a May 20 complaint filed in the U.S. District Court of Western Michigan. -
Eye Care Leaders data breach hits at least 342,000 people
Eye Care Leaders, an electronic medical record platform, experienced a data breach in December 2021, compromising the personal health information of at least 342,000 people from a minimum of eight eye care and surgical eye practices, IT security news source NetSec reported May 20. -
United Digestive adds Georgia liver health center to its network
United Digestive, a gastroenterology-focused physician practice management company, added Daniel Mullady, MD, to its network. -
The move to value-based care is more than 'prevention vs. intervention,' says CEO
With trends in healthcare moving toward value-based models, the structures that support fee-for-service programs may need to be adjusted or replaced entirely. Philadelphia-based Premier Orthopaedics has partnered with HOPCo to do just that.
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Data breach hits 500,000 people at Illinois independent physician group
Champaign, Ill.-based Christie Clinic, a physician-owned multispecialty group practice, suffered a data breach that placed the personal data of 502,869 people at risk, according to the HHS breach portal. -
Gastro Care Partners taps new editor-in-chief of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Denver-based Gastro Care Partners, a provider of gastroenterology and ancillary patient treatment services, selected Douglas Adler, MD, as the next editor-in-chief of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. -
Walmart's latest healthcare moves: 8 things for ASCs to know
Walmart is making moves to boost its healthcare presence. Here are eight this year for ASC leaders to know: -
Fast facts about Surgery Partners
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners is one of the largest ASC companies in the U.S., with more than 180 facilities and 4,000 physicians.
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Houston physician assistant guilty of distributing over 1.2M opioid pills
A physician assistant at two Houston-based clinics was convicted May 20 for distributing more than 1.2 million opioid pills, according to the U.S. Justice Department. -
New York health center opens, offers gastroenterology services
Lake Success, N.Y.-based Northwell Health opened Northwell Health Physician Partners, a center focused on primary and subspeciality care in White Plains, N.Y., Westchester & Fairfield County Business Journals reported May 23. -
Cleveland Clinic building $177M expansion with ophthalmology ASC
Cleveland Clinic has broken ground on a $177 million expansion with an ophthalmology ASC, the health system said May 20. -
Anesthesiologist running for Illinois House seat
Anesthesiologist Bill Hauter, MD, is running for the 87th Illinois House District, the State Journal-Register reported May 20. -
$156M paid for 2 California medical office properties
Two California medical office properties were sold by real estate firm Stockdale Capital Partners for $156 million, the Los Angeles Business Journal reported May 23. -
Endoscopy devicemaker partners with surgical robot manufacturer
Surgical endoscopy device company Creo Medical Group signed a deal with surgical robot company Intuitive. -
Coastal Orthopedics opening ASC, new HQ in Florida
Bradenton, Fla.-based independent physician group Coastal Orthopedics is opening its second new facility in the past seven days, SRQ Magazine reported May 23. -
$220M outpatient cancer, surgery center replacing Florida ASC
The Sarasota (Fla.) County Public Hospital Board approved a facility with outpatient surgery at the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute in Sarasota, Herald-Tribune reported May 23. -
Salary, studies and more: 11 gastroenterology updates
Below are 11 gastroenterology updates for ASC leaders to know: