Patsy Newitt, Author at Becker’s ASC

Cardiology's ASC boom: 9 industry updates

Cardiology procedures are one of the biggest opportunities for growth for ASCs.

31 ASC industry acquisitions in 2021

From ASC to private practice acquisitions, here are 31 ASC transactions to know since Jan. 1:

UH Parma Medical Center adds 3 outpatient cardiology clinics

University Hospitals Parma (Ohio) Medical Center has added three outpatient cardiology clinics as part of its $27.5 million surgery department renovation, Cleveland.com reported July 7.

Minnesota GI company building ASC

MNGI Digestive Health is building a new clinic and ASC in Vadnais Heights, Minn., according to a LinkedIn post by Davis, a real estate company involved with the project.

5-physician eye group finishes ASC

Empire Eye Physicians completed its clinic and ASC in Spokane Valley, Wash., according to Bernando | Wills Architects, an architecture and planning firm involved in the project.

Highest-earning physician specialties over the past 4 years

Neurosurgery and thoracic surgery have been the highest-earning physician specialties for the past four years.

3 biggest threats to ASCs

The power of hospital consolidation and recruiting staff continue to threaten ASC profitability in 2021. Here are the three biggest external risks to ASCs, according to eight leaders:

ASC profitability hinges on case-costing metrics, one administrator says

The challenge of covering implant costs and keeping up with payer regulations makes maintaining profitability tricky for many independent ASCs.

Texas in 2021: 9 new ASCs

Texas is a non-certificate-of-need state with a long history in the ASC industry, making it prime for ASC growth.

3 challenges 1 ASC faced when adding service lines

Adding a service line requires a well-thought-out strategy in staff recruitment, equipment consolidation and education, according to one ASC nurse manager.