Author: Patsy Newitt

AdventHealth is opening a $30 million building with an ASC at its health park in Lake Mary, Fla., Orlando Business Journal reported Feb. 2. 

The Newport Lido Medical Center, a two-building complex with an ASC in Newport Beach, Calif., has been sold, JLL Capital Markets, which represented the undisclosed seller, said Feb. 2. 

Kathy Grichnik, MD, Surgical Care Affiliates' chief of anesthesia services, joined Becker's ASC Review to discuss major growth opportunities for ASCs this year. 

Physician demand is expected to increase in the coming years, according to Physicians Thrive's 2022 Physician Compensation Report.

Wellstar East Cobb (Ga.) Health Park opened a gastroenterology office Feb. 1, according to the Cobb County Courier.

Here are 10 ASC administrators to know:

Two ASCs have recently filed lawsuits against different payers over reimbursement for spinal procedures. 

Addison, Texas-based United Surgical Partners International is hiring at least 25 administrators nationally. 

The certified registered nurse anesthetists at Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) General Hospital have called off a strike after the hospital dismissed its third-party anesthesia contractor, the Times Leader reported. 

A physician anesthesiologist-led care team model increases access to care compared to nurse-administered sedation, according to a study from the University of Colorado Hospital.