Author: Patsy Newitt

Construction of Urbana, Ill.-based Carle Health's $70 million facility with an ASC is moving along, Commercial News reported Jan. 20. 

Here are seven COVID-19 updates from the last week:

Here are the top 10 surgery residency programs, from Doximity's 2021-2022 Residency Navigator:

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy issued an executive order Jan. 18 that requires healthcare employees, including ASCs, to receive COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots, according to MSN. 

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

The derailing of plans for an Alabama vascular ASC and risk-based deal between Medtronic and Spectrum Health are among five noteworthy cardiology moves in the last 12 months.

Two bills in the Florida House and Senate aim to clarify that certified registered nurse anesthetists can administer anesthesia in hospital, surgical and clinical settings in collaboration with specified licensed healthcare practitioners. 

Iterative Scopes obtained $150 million in series B funding to develop its artificial intelligence-powered gastroenterology technology, the company said Jan. 19. 

Cigna is one of the oldest and largest payers in the U.S. with 20.4 million members. 

Administrator Debra Fin has a creative approach to integrating staff in 2022.