The American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians named Charles Daknis, MD, president of its New Jersey chapter, TAPinto Holmdel & Colts Neck reports.
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Construction has wrapped up on a $6 million ASC project in Florida, according to DL Harkins Construction's Jennifer Warren, vice president of business development.
HHS' Office of Inspector General found at least one infection control deficiency at 55 percent of ASCs, making it the most frequently cited problem between 2013 and 2017, according to a new report.
ASC procedure volume could grow by up to 7 percent annually through 2021, up from 4 percent to 5 percent over the past three years, according to a Bain & Co. report.
When supply chain shortages occur, understanding how hurricanes or other severe weather can affect supply chain operations can help ASCs stay ahead of disruptions, according to Cheryl Poplaski, Vizient's senior director of supply chain operations.
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Infection prevention, safe injection practices, privileging, credentialing and documentation management were the most common deficiencies cited in ambulatory quality studies in 2018, according to the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care 2019 quality roadmap.
Kenneth Chi, MD, is the director of the gastroenterology lab at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Ill.
The FDA expanded its approval for Exact Sciences' Cologuard to include the 45- to 49-year-old age range.
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Association for Bariatric Endoscopy released recommendations and guidance around endoscopic bariatric therapies.
Miami-based Gastro Health acquired Seattle-based Puget Sound Gastroenterology, its first acquisition away from its southeastern market base.