Author: Francesca Mathewes

There have been several notable "firsts" and other technological developments in cardiology over the last month, as reported by Becker's:

Many ASC leaders see the implementation of developing technologies — such as robotic surgeries and AI-assisted platforms — as a key element of ASC growth over the next five years. 

Patients of an Ames, Iowa, ASC that abruptly shuttered in February said they are facing infections and other post-procedure complications, the Ames Tribune reported March 7.

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A man who survived a heart attack and his wife have donated $1.5 million to the Farmington-based University of Connecticut Health's Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center. 

Despite concerns within the healthcare industry over proposed cuts to Medicaid, Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners executives said they do not perceive the cuts as a threat, according to a March 3 earnings call transcribed by Seeking Alpha. 

Lawmakers in Oregon are considering a bill for the second time that would impose stricter regulations on corporate ownership of physicians' offices and medical clinics, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported March 5. 

Opponents of a bill circulating the Ohio Senate that would ban noncompete agreements voiced their concerns the, Ohio Capital Journal reported March 6.  

West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas' Ambulatory Medical Pavilion will open to patients April 1. 

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