The pandemic put a strain on the supply chain for ASCs, and COVID-19 has left some patients with lingering, long-term effects. For physicians, that means thinking about patient volume and future supply chain strategy.
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ASC developments in March sprung up from conversions of malls in Illinois to converted restaurants in New York.
HST Pathways, a cloud-based software for surgical centers, partnered with healthcare payment company Waystar.
A California surgeon's medical practice and ASCs received about $147 million in government funds meant for facilities treating uninsured COVID-19 patients, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
Tech industry giants are finding new ways to integrate into the healthcare industry by providing direct patient care, disrupting the traditional supply chain and more.
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An Iowa physician filed a lawsuit against Mitchell County Regional Health Center, claiming wrongful termination and breach of contract, according to a report from the Globe Gazette.
Santa Rosa-based Northern California Medical Associates plans to close May 1 and lay off 26 physicians.
Catholic Health is phasing out most inpatient services at the St. Joseph Campus in Cheektowaga, N.Y., but plans to resume orthopedic surgery at the hospital's onsite ASC on March 29, according to Buffalo Business First.
A Maryland plastic surgeon who is also a member of the state legislature is facing scrutiny for attending legislative meetings over Zoom from the operating room, according to a report in The Baltimore Sun.
Lombard, Ill.-based Surgical Center of DuPage Medical Group became the first freestanding ASC in the state to use the da Vinci Xi robotic system.