Author: Patsy Newitt

Nine out of Newsweek's 15 best ASCs in America in 2021 were in California, and the state has seen at least eight ASCs opened or announced since Jan. 1. 

Here are the top executives of the five biggest ASC management companies:

Humana named a new CFO, and a Michigan health insurer launched an electronic portal to streamline the preauthorization process. 

Nurses from Jamestown (N.D.) Regional Medical Center awarded Jessica Linderman, RN, a grant for her leadership during the pandemic, The Jamestown Sun reported June 29. 

Lake Mary, Fla.-based Alliance Surgery Center performed its first diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedure, according to a June 29 LinkedIn post. 

CMS' rule to make hospital pricing readily available to patients went into effect Jan. 1, and while many hospitals aren't complying, some expect ASCs to move toward price transparency. 

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

COVID-19 showed many ASCs that just-in-time delivery models carry risks. 

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is breaking ground on a $20 million ASC this fall, local CBS affiliate KMOV4 reported June 29. 

OcuTerra named a CMO, and Visus Therapeutics named six executives.