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Health systems and hospitals are gearing up to expand their endoscopy capacity as the patient demand for outpatient gastroenterology services continues to grow. Here are four new endoscopy-focused ASCs and centers earning approval, being planned or opening, as reported by…

The Jackson-based University of Mississippi Medical Center has opened Colony Park North, a hospital outpatient facility designed to expand access to specialty care and same-day surgery in Ridgeland, Miss., and the surrounding area.  The 131,000-square-foot campus features a six-operating-room ASC,…

For GI clinics and ASCs, accurate coding and documentation are critical to protecting reimbursement, reducing denials and withstanding payer audits.  The list below highlights 20 high-volume procedures across upper endoscopy, colonoscopy and GI physiology testing, along with key documentation elements…

Tenet Healthcare’s United Surgical Partners International remains the largest ASC company in the U.S., with 520 centers in its portfolio, according to VMG Health’s annual ASC industry report published Feb. 3. Here is a breakdown of the five largest ASC…

Medtronic and Mindray North America expanded their partnership on patient monitoring technology beyond hospitals into ASCs in the United States, according to a Jan. 22 news release.  The companies said the alliance is intended to simplify access and integration of…

Nashville, Tenn.-based Montecito Medical has acquired a 49,430-square-foot cardiology and ASC building in Wichita, Kan., according to a Feb. 12 news release.  Heartland Cardiology serves as anchor tenant, occupying over 40,000-square-feet of the available space. Epic Heart & Surgery Center,…

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease and precancerous colorectal lesions face an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer, with risk levels tied to the severity of the lesions, according to a new study led by researchers at New York City-based NYU…

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai launched a joint replacement recovery program that leverages spinal and regional anesthesia to help patients walk sooner and return home faster after surgery.  The enhanced recovery pathway integrates spinal and regional anesthesia, updated surgical techniques and coordinated…