Author: Ariana Portalatin

A survey from the American Academy of Ophthalmologists shows that more than 96 percent of ophthalmologists nationwide are vaccinated.

Ten GIs to know:

Here are 15 hospitals and health systems that opened or announced plans for an ASC in May:

Ophthalmic pharmaceutical company Visus Therapeutics introduced six new executives it has appointed to lead the company.

Eye care group EyeSouth Partners introduced Kenneth Zongor as its next CFO, succeeding Jason Shafer, who will continue with the company as chief development officer, according to a June 15 press release.

ASC software company HST Pathways will acquire revenue cycle management solutions company Clariti Health to increase price transparency at ASC practices.

Nashville, Tenn.-based Montecito Medical Real Estate has acquired a medical office property in Richmond, Va., for $32.5 million.

Gastrointestinal pharmaceutical company Napo Pharmaceuticals recently introduced Darlene Horton, MD, as its new chief medical officer, according to a May 26 press release.

Columbia University in New York City recently introduced Steven E. Rosenberg, MD, as director of pediatric ophthalmology and the Anne S. Cohen Endowed Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmology.

Healthcare real estate company Anchor Health Properties recently acquired an Englewood, N.J.-based medical office building where the Patient Care Associates surgery center is housed, according to a June 14 press release.