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There are a host of regulations surrounding the development of ASCs, which vary greatly from state-to-state.

As both the ASC industry and the physician workforce overall become increasingly consolidated, some companies are pioneering alternative business models that offer financial and operational support while maintaining their independent practice. 

An ASC in Southlake, Texas, has been approved by city council 10 years after initial plans were announced, according to a Feb. 19 report from Community Impact. 

The highest-paid cardiologist in Salt Lake City earns $954,900, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $423,250 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health plans to construct a flagship campus in Emeryville, Calif., that will feature an ambulatory care complex and a new medical center with 200 beds. 

ASCs are at the forefront of a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, driven by shifts in care delivery models, workforce challenges and technological advancements. 

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