A Florida health center confirmed that patients' data was accessed by an unauthorized party in a breach that took place earlier this year, according to an article by lawyer Richard Console published in JD Supra on Aug. 12.
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Last month, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare received certificate-of-need approval to develop an ASC in Hanover, Va., after two consecutive rejections by state health authorities, reported the Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 13.
Cook County (Ill.) Health plans to open a new ASC in early 2025 on the site of the former Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, reported WBEZ Chicago Aug. 8
Here are eight ASC that have started robot programs, or are planning to start them, this year, as reported by Becker's:
Utah Gastroenterology welcomed a new gastroenterologist to their team, reported the Daily Guardian on Aug. 12.
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Joint venture deals are heating up in the ASC space. Here are 18 JVC deals so far this year, as reported by Becker's:
Cardiology is the fastest-growing ASC specialty and has drawn significant attention from private equity groups and other investors in recent years.
On July 15, Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine performed its second-ever awake kidney transplant. The patient was a 74-year-old man, who left the hospital after 36 hours.
From her time as California's attorney general, Vice President Kamala Harris became known for her stance against healthcare consolidation. Hospitals, physician groups and payers looking to merge could face an uphill battle if she wins the presidential election in November.
United Surgical Partners International, AmSurg and SCA Health are the largest ASC chains in the U.S.