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Here are 10 updates on payer policies, executive moves and other news in February for ASC leaders to know: 

Oneida-based Central New York Cardiology reported a data breach impacting patient addresses, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, Social Security numbers, diagnosis/condition information, health insurance information, provider names, treatment information and financial account information. 

Here are seven ASCs that were constructed, announced or opened in February, as reported by Becker's:

Amid rapid advancements in technology and increased demand for outpatient procedures, change has become a near constant in the ASC industry. 

In 2023, Southeast Houston Cardiology was faced with flattening growth, rising overhead and financial pressure from hospitals and insurers.

Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Amy Klobuchar have introduced a bill to expand and expedite access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services. 

Nursing is a rewarding yet demanding profession requiring resilience in physical, emotional, and mental capacities. Despite their critical role in healthcare, breakrooms—designed to support nurses’ well-being during shifts—often fall short, affecting their ability to maximize break time.

Santa Clara, Calif.-based cardiology medtech company EBR Systems plans to relocate from its current headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif., and move to an expanded space, according to a Feb. 26 report from East Bay Times. 

From advancements in diagnostic procedures to innovative business solutions, gastroenterology is a dynamic and evolving field with several key areas of future growth.

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