Author: Claire Wallace

The drug class that includes Ozempic, Wegovy and other obesity care treatments has grown in popularity over the last year, affecting several ASC specialties. 

As shortages among the anesthesia workforce continue to loom, two universities recently launched new training programs to combat a potential shortfall of CRNAs: 

Oklahoma City-based law firm Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into a November data breach that impacted employees and patients of Mount Kisco (N.Y.) Surgery Center. 

A 58,000-square-foot medical office building in San Antonio has sold, according to a July 10 report from Commercial Property Executive.

A 37,000-square-foot medical office building in Chula Vista, Calif., was sold for $11.6 million, according to a July 10 report from Commercial Property Executive.

Oswego (N.Y.) Health's Surgery Center has performed its first robotically assisted surgery, according to a July 9 report from CNY Central.

Amid staffing recruiting and retention issues for ASCs, investing in nurse leadership is one way to ensure staff remains engaged and retained. 

Greensboro, N.C.-based Cone Health has filed a certificate of need with the state to develop an $18.9 million ASC in the area, according to a July 9 report from CBS affiliate WFMY.

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health has completed a five-story medical office building dedicated to digestive health, according to a July 9 report from the Argus Leader.

A four-story medical office building has sold in East Sacramento, Calif., doubling in price in just 13 years, according to a July 8 report from the Sacramento Business Journal.