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The ambulatory surgery center industry has proliferated and profited since its inception, but the healthcare landscape is changing and profitability is no longer assured.

Huntington (N.Y.) Gynecologic Surgery Center is taking on a new name in light of a recent donation, according to Huntington Patch report.

Here are seven news updates for ambulatory surgery center leaders to know for June 15, 2015.

Healthcare is constantly changing, but there are certain key concepts that can help ambulatory surgery center owners and operators prepare for the future.

Healthwin, an outpatient center that also provides long-term care for the elderly, is expanding its facility to meet resident demands.

Transparency in healthcare is a necessity in achieving better population heath, enhanced overall healthcare, lower rate of cost and spending growth.

Every year new technologies and techniques are introduced in the healthcare landscape. Ambulatory surgery center owners and operators must make prudent decisions for technological upgrades that will ensure their facility remains on the cutting-edge of patient care.

Cost transformation doesn't have to be the key driver to making organizational change, but if done properly, healthcare facilities can experience significant cost savings.

A retrospective analysis recently showed guidelines for routine preoperative testing have little influence on physician behavior. The most current study collected data from the National Ambulatory and Hospital Medical Care examined preoperative testing patterns from 1997 to 2010.

Here are four ambulatory surgery center industry leaders who recently stepped into new positions.