Author: Patsy Newitt

Here are 15 executive moves for ASC leaders to know:

The $9.7 million Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center at Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, N.J., officially opened on May 4, according to a LinkedIn post by the medical center. 

Congress is considering a new bill that could ease the tax burden on ASCs, and a Wisconsin city is considering a zoning change after an ASC controversy.

Erie (Pa.) Retinal Surgery has partnered with Omni Ophthalmic Management Consultants, according to a May 4 release. 

Addison, Texas-based United Surgical Partners International is receiving a supply chain boost after Tenet renewed its partnership with a national group purchasing organization.

Independent cardiology and vascular practice Anderson (S.C.) Heart partnered with Azura Vascular Care and National Cardiovascular Partners for a joint venture, according to a May 4 release. 

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare agreed to sell four Georgia hospitals to Atlanta-based Piedmont Healthcare, including an ASC, the company announced May 3. 

United Surgical Partners International affiliate TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital in Houston has named Grant Magness CEO, Community Impact reported May 4.

MedCraft Healthcare Real Estate and Tucson, Ariz.-based TMC HealthCare broke ground on an $8 million ASC on TMC's Rincon campus, REBusiness reported May 4.

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare renewed its five-year partnership with HealthTrust, a national group purchasing organization, according to a May 4 release.