Patsy Newitt

Two companies partnered to expand domestic production of nitrile exam gloves, and New York City's comptroller is suing the city and mayor. 

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare reported an increase in both total outpatient surgeries and patient revenue from its outpatient facilities in the second quarter of 2021.  

University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington filed a conceptual certificate-of-need application for an ASC on July 16, Vermont Biz reported.  

As higher-acuity procedures move outpatient, independent ASCs could have difficulty securing reimbursements. 

An outpatient care facility 100 percent leased by Escondido, Calif.-based Palomar Health was sold. 

Virginia Eye Consultants and partner ophthalmology network CVP opened an ASC, according to a July 19 LinkedIn post. 

Establishing interdependent leadership is critical to achieve growth, according to Shane Ricks, RN. 

Michigan lifted restrictions for certified registered nurse anesthetists.

Puyallup, Wash.-based Neospine added the Mazor X Stealth Edition robotic guidance platform to its ASC, according to a July 16 email. 

ASCs will be an asset to providers, payers and healthcare organizations in the coming years, according to Matt Kraemer.