Author: Patsy Newitt

More states are beginning to require healthcare workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, sparking responses from ASCs and physicians. 

A recent poll by the Florida Hospital Association shows that the majority of its members expected a "critical staffing shortage" to occur this month, NBC affiliate WESH 2 News reported Aug. 12.

Health systems and hospitals nationwide are requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, but some states have set their own mandates.

Indiana University Health opened a multispecialty ASC in Fort Wayne, Ind., CBS affiliate WANE 15 reported Aug. 12.  

David Weinberg, MD, was named one of the new editors-in-chief of American Gastroenterological Association's journal, Gastroenterology, Fox Chase Cancer Center announced Aug. 6. 

Sarasota, Fla.-based Center For Sight performed free cataract surgeries for patients below the poverty line, according to an Aug. 11 LinkedIn post. 

Washington, California, Oregon and New York have announced vaccine mandates for state employees or healthcare workers as COVID-19 surges nationwide. 

ASC administrators in many states are working overtime as they brace for hospital spillover due to rising COVID-19 hospitalizations. 

Women anesthesiologists receive an average of $32,617 less than men in compensation each year, according to a new study funded by the American Society of Anesthesiologists. 

Peak Surgery Center of Avondale (Ariz.) performed its first atrial fibrillation ablation, the center's clinical director said Aug. 10.