The delta coronavirus variant was classified as a "variant of concern" June 14, and its presence in the U.S. has only grown since.
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Improved marketing efforts, direct-to-employer contracting and the expansion of telemedicine are some of the trends expected to play a key role in the future of outpatient spine and orthopedic surgery.
In 2020, more complex surgeries rapidly moved into ASCs as hospitals were overburdened with COVID-19 cases.
Many of the largest ASC chains in the U.S. grew last year during the pandemic.
Primary care and specialty physicians across the U.S. are cutting ties with hospitals and health systems after a turbulent year during the pandemic.
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A 23-clinic pain management practice shut its doors, and Tenet unloaded its Florida hospitals.
The Texas Medical Board has suspended the license of Brian James August, MD, after his indictment this year on charges of distributing controlled substances that led to patient deaths.
UnitedHealth Group made three long-term commitments as part of its sustainability efforts, including pushing more surgeries to ASCs, according to a June 15 company report.
Pinpointing and addressing internal threats is critical for ASCs to operate successfully and deliver optimal patient care.
From managing staff shortages to overseeing increased caseloads, ASC leaders have many tasks and priorities on their plates. Here, eight ASC leaders share advice to achieve success in 2021.