Healthcare is one of the only sectors of the economy where construction is expected to grow in 2010, benefiting from relatively stable costs of construction materials, according to a release by Associated Builders and Contractors.
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Meritcare Clinic in Detroit Lakes, Minn., has announced plans for a $15 million expansion and renovation project, including the addition of a two-room ambulatory surgery center, according to a report in the Morris Sun Tribune.
Portsmouth, Va.-based Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System is the third health system to announce its interest in opening an outpatient surgery center in rural Isle of Wight County, Va., according to a report by the Daily Press.
The healthcare sector continued to see growth in employment from Sept. 2009 to Oct. 2009, adding 28,500 jobs, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
The National Quality Forum has endorsed six measures to improve quality of eye and skin care in the ambulatory setting that address melanoma and eye care, according to an NQF news release.
A study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic and published in the November issue of Archives of Ophthalmology suggests that laser eye surgery to correct vision problems does not appear to be associated with lasting changes to cells lining the…
Access to capital remains difficult in this economy. However, many ASCs still may want to pursue loans as a means of financing new projects or updates to their current centers. Anthony Mai, senior vice president of Sun Healthcare Finance, offers…
When it comes to running a successful orthopedic practice or healthcare organization, patient care and satisfaction are two factors that are essential. Other focuses include keeping costs low and quality high. However, many surgeons and their business managers may not…
1. Reimbursement cutsUncertainty about federal regulation and legislation that could lead to reimbursement reductions from government payors is the top concern of many surgeons, including Neal Lintecum, MD, an orthopedic hand surgeon who practices at Lawrence (Kan.) Surgery Center. Dr.…
1. Reimbursement cutsUncertainty about federal regulation and legislation that could lead to reimbursement reductions from government payors is the top concern of many surgeons, including Neal Lintecum, MD, an orthopedic hand surgeon who practices at Lawrence (Kan.) Surgery Center. Dr.…