ASC News

Johnson Memorial Hospital, based in Enfield, Conn., reopened its cancer center after the hospital underwent a $40 million expansion and renovation project that added 5,500 square feet to the center, according to an Aug. 23 report from NBC affiliate WWLP-22News.

As employee and clinician shortages persist in healthcare, ASCs might be in luck. The ASC environment is becoming increasingly appealing for many, as it offers more opportunities for ownership, independence and work-life balance than traditional large health systems. 

ASCs around the country are now using surgical robots at their facilities — but is it really necessary? 

Fifteen healthcare companies have been named among the top employers in New York state for 2023, according to an Aug. 22 report from Forbes.

West Virginia is the lowest-ranked state for healthcare affordability and quality, according to financial website Bankrate.

Colorado is the best state for healthcare affordability and quality, according to financial website Bankrate.

Here are five independently owned and operated ASCs to know:

Annually, three main outlets, including The Leapfrog Group, Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report release lists ranking the "best" ASCs in the country for the year. 

Six hospitals in Chicago have been ranked in the top 50 in the nation in multiple physician specialties by U.S. News & World Report for 2023 and 2024. 

Vanderbilt Health System will expand self check-in for appointments at ambulatory or outpatient clinics starting Aug. 30.