Author: Carly Behm

Here are nine hospitals and health systems that have placed restrictions or suspensions on services due to the COVID-19 pandemic in recent weeks:

Instead of a second debate, President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden participated in competing televised town halls Oct. 15.

Alpharetta, Ga.-based Surgical Information Systems received a major equity investment from Menlo Park, Calif.-based Accel-KKR, according to an Oct. 15 press release.

Surgeries at Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Surgery Center have been suspended, and others across the health system have been relocated to free up staff as COVID-19 cases rise, according to an Oct. 15 report by the Argus Leader.

Becker's ASC Review reported on four joint-venture ASCs that were opened or announced in September.

Here are the five most-read articles on Becker's ASC Review from Oct. 8-16: 

Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris of California has halted travel after two people involved with Joe Biden's campaign tested positive for COVID-19, according to a campaign statement Oct. 15.

Waco-based Heart of Texas Surgery Center recently performed two heart procedures in an ASC, according to administrator Debbie Smith.

Raleigh, N.C.-based FastMed Urgent Care received accreditation from The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for ambulatory care, according to an Oct. 13 press release.

David Hinkle, MD, was named the Oliver and Carroll Dabezies Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology, according to an Oct. 13 press release from Tulane University in New Orleans.