Author: Patsy Newitt

Houston-based Harris Health System closed its outpatient clinics Sept. 13 because of tropical storm Nicholas, according to an ABC 13 report. 

The 12-physician Motion Orthopaedics completed the construction of an ASC, clinic and imaging center in Wentzville, Mo. 

Women comprise only 18 percent of practicing U.S. gastroenterologists, and a new survey found that many have a hard time finding mentors. 

The Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines named gastroenterologist Ralph McKibben, MD, as chair of the organization, the company said Sept. 10. 

Wilmington, N.C.-based, physician-owned EmergeOrtho named Allison Farmer as its first statewide CEO, according to a WilmingtonBiz report. 

An Illinois hospital had to postpone elective surgeries for almost three weeks because of a lack of anesthesia providers.

Seven gastroenterology leaders spoke with Becker's ASC Review on what they see as the biggest disruptor in the GI industry.  

Urbana, Ill.-based Carle Health is building a near-$70 million campus with an ASC. 

The already looming physician shortage was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic — pushing physicians to plan for early retirement. 

A proposed zoning change is laying the groundwork for the expansion of Duluth, Minn.-based Lakewalk Surgery Center, Duluth News Tribune reported Sept. 12.