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ASCs are increasingly implementing cardiovascular procedures. Technological and clinical advancements, regulatory changes and potential cost savings are driving this migration. However, ASCs looking to implement these procedures must ensure they are prepared and consider the several financial and operational factors…

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed a $7 million judgment against Surgery Center at Lone Tree (Colo.) on Oct. 15, saying the ASC should not have been held vicariously liable for a spine surgeon's alleged malpractice.

Six cardiology-focused ASCs and outpatient facilities opened or announced since mid-August:

Four orthopedics-focused ASCs opened or announced in roughly the past month:

Mobile, Ala.-based USA Health's plans to build a medical complex and surgery center on donated land worth $2 million are being challenged by Mobile-based competitor Infirmary Health, local NBC affiliate WPMI reported Oct. 15.

The ASC landscape has changed significantly in the past year due to the pandemic and payment updates from CMS.

Healthcare is going through significant changes due to the pandemic and ASCs are in a prime position to thrive.

Top-performing medical practices excel in certain areas that set them apart from the field.

Here are four new GI-driven ASCs and facilities that were opened or announced in September:

Ophthalmic ASCs saw a sharp rise in expenditure due to the use of personal protective equipment and other COVID-19-related practices, according to a recent study conducted by Progressive Surgical Solutions, a division of BSM Consulting.