New ASCs looking to gastroenterology

ASCs are continuing to look to gastroenterology for growth — GI procedures make up 10 of the 25 most common procedures performed at ASCs. 

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Here are five projects focusing on gastroenterology since April 3:

  1. AVALA Surgery Center, an ASC specializing in gastroenterology, colorectal procedures and pain management, opened in Metairie, La. The center focuses on outpatient endoscopic procedures.
  2. Athens, Ga.-based oncology practice University Cancer & Blood Center and multidisciplinary practice University Health Alliance partnered to open a high-risk gastroenterology clinic. 
  3. Urbana, Ill.-based Carle Health opened two digestive health facilities in Peoria, Ill.: Carle Health Endoscopy Center Peoria and the Carle Health Gastroenterology Peoria.
  4. Phoenix-based Arizona Digestive Health opened a new gastroenterology clinic and endoscopy center in Tucson, Ariz.
  5. Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health is nearing completion on its new five-story medical building. The facility, which is set to open in July, will have 45,000 square feet of usable space for the digestive center.

At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.

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