Author: Claire Wallace

ASCs from New York to Florida have announced new physician appointments this month. 

Information security services provider Shred-It has released its 12th annual Data Protection Report, and the results show that small businesses are struggling to keep their data protected in a changing technological landscape. 

BTG Pactual Strategic Capital has completed a $165 million strategic commitment to Texas-based in-network ASC company PSN Group, according to an Aug. 23 press release. 

Eye care products maker Alcon has agreed to acquire Aerie Pharmaceuticals for $15.25 per share, a valuation of $770 million. 

Prescott, refurbisher of surgical microscopes used in ASCs, has expanded into anesthesia support services through the acquisition of Heartland Medical Sales & Service. 

Cybersecurity, talent retention and rising costs are among the top threats executives say their businesses are facing, according to a survey from professional services firm PWC.

While some physician specialists struggled with declining pay in 2022, ophthalmologists saw an average salary of $417,000 in 2022, up from $379,000 a year ago. 

A $67 million, 163,000-square foot medical complex under construction in Amherst, N.Y., is facing criticism from the town's residents, according to an Aug. 21 report from The Buffalo News.

Albert Wu, MD, PhD, has joined Turn Biotechnologies, a cell rejuvenation company, to oversee development of ophthalmic therapeutic products. 

Colin Ryan, MD, has joined the Central Ohio Urology Group (Columbus), one of the first urological ASCs to provide robotic surgery.