Surgery centers could play a major role in mitigating the COVID-19 crisis, healthcare strategists say.
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The American Medical Association created three resources to assist private practice clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cody-based Northern Wyoming Surgical Center is cross-training its nursing staff to assist with staffing concerns, according to the Cody Enterprise.
A San Antonio-based ASC operated by the U.S. Air Force is offering drive-thru screening for COVID-19.
Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital is converting its ASC into a COVID-19 treatment facility, the Olean Times Herald reports.
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Urbana, Ill.-based Carle health system converted a former outpatient surgery center into a COVID-19 testing site, The News-Gazette reports.
Health systems can significantly increase their capacity for a surge in COVID-19 cases by leveraging ASCs, according to a new model by Array Analytics.
The first patient in Gothenburg, Neb., to be diagnosed with COVID-19 had surgery at North Platte (Neb.) Surgery Center before beginning to show symptoms, according to the Gothenburg Leader.
Hospitals and health systems acorss the country are looking to ASCs to accomodate patients during the COVID-19 pandemic:
Eastern Connecticut Health Network facilities Rockville General Hospital and Manchester Memorial are working together to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, the Journal Inquirer reports.