Author: Patsy Newitt

University of Cincinnati Medical Center performed the first ever endoscopic "triple valve" heart surgery, NBC affiliate WLWT5 reported Aug. 19.  

Private equity-backed Vision Innovation Partners acquired Northeastern Eye Institute, Standard Speaker reported Aug. 19. 

Atlanta-based Northside Hospital is building an ASC, the hospital said Aug. 19. 

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UT Health RGV is planning a cancer and surgery center in McAllen, Texas, local affiliate KRGV reported Aug. 19. 

Mark Mineo, director of Williamsville, N.Y.-based Millard Fillmore Surgery Center, spoke with Becker's ASC Review on the biggest outside disruptor to the industry and ASCs' struggles to retain staff. 

Two health systems have recently acquired ASCs, signaling an accelerating trend of consolidation. 

Knoxville, Tenn.-based Tennova Healthcare and local physician partners opened an ASC in Talbott, Tenn., Standard Banner reported Aug. 19. 

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is suing HHS to block a regulation that aims to increase insurance plan price transparency. 

Chicago-based Pinnacle Dermatology acquired physician-owned Dermatology Associates and Skin Surgery Center, the company said Aug. 17.