Patsy Newitt

Lexington (S.C.) Medical Center has closed an ASC in Irmo, S.C., as COVID-19 cases climb in the area, local CBS affiliate News 19 said Aug. 19. 

Colonoscopy backlogs could take "years to recover from," according to the CFO of Minneapolis-based MNGI Digestive Health. 

Physician-owned Ambulatory Surgery Center of Western New York sold a majority stake to Catholic Health.

Southlake, Texas-based GI Alliance has more than 500 locations and more than 600 physicians.  

Two Indiana health systems have opened or announced ASCs in the past month. 

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.