A study published Dec. 8 in JAMA Surgery found that both men and women had an increased risk of death when their surgeries were performed by men, with women experiencing worse outcomes overall with male surgeons.
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Golden Valley, Minn.-based Inspire Medical Systems, maker of the first-ever implantable neurostimulation device to treat obstructive sleep apnea, has seen an explosive growth in sales since 2016.
Urology America has named Rich Goode CEO, the management services organization said Jan. 4.
Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health has temporarily closed 19 offices as a rising number of COVID-19 patients continue to strain healthcare networks across the country.
Becker's ASC Review is retracting an article posted Nov. 24 titled "Florida ASC accused of performing thousands of unlicensed surgeries over 11 years."
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An analysis of Boston-based Mass General Brigham's three planned ASCs forecasts a reduction in healthcare spending for the services they would offer, but opponents of the project argue the analysis omits key details, the Telegram & Gazette reported Jan. 3.
Thousands of healthcare workers are testing positive for COVID-19, leaving hospitals and medical groups with critical shortages.
A 23-clinic pain management practice shut its doors, and independent practices in multiple states closed for good.
Beginning Jan. 1, Kentucky ASCs are required to use a surgical smoke evacuation system during any procedure that generates smoke.
High Plains Surgery Center in Cheyenne, Wyo., reports it's the first ASC in the state to use the newest da Vinci X robot, wyomingnews.com reported Jan. 2.