Patsy Newitt

Private equity backing and increasing consolidation is a common trend in ophthalmology centers in the past year. 

The FDA is urging healthcare providers to cease the crisis capacity measures like reusing N95 masks because of an increased domestic supply. 

Gainesville-based University of Florida Health broke ground on a 23-hour unit expansion at its surgery center, the UF Health Surgical Center. 

OrthoIllinois withdrew its application to build an ASC in Beloit, Wis., after a monthslong controversy over planning and zoning, the Beloit Daily News reported April 12. 

Downers Grove, Ill.-based DuPage Medical Group has opened a medical office building in Westmont, Ill., according to an April 12 release.  

The Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York City is now interviewing private development partners for the $1 billion renovation of its campus and the development of an ASC and outpatient diagnostic center, according to Real Estate Weekly.

Here are seven reimbursement updates for ASCs from the first quarter:

Meridian has sold a 57,573-square-foot medical office building with an ASC in Laguna Hills, Calif. 

Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed a law April 6 that requires certified registered nurse anesthetist services be covered and reimbursed by payers.

Hartford, Ky.-based Ohio County Healthcare is adding a $16 million surgery center, which is expected to break ground mid-fall.