Patsy Newitt

Some independent ASCs took a hit during the pandemic without the leverage to secure reimbursements and necessary supplies.

HCA Healthcare affiliate Largo (Fla.) Medical Center added Medtronic's GI Genius for colonoscopy detection, ABC affiliate WFTS Tampa reported July 16. 

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.