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Irving, Texas-based Christus Health and Kerrville (Texas) Surgery Center have finalized a joint venture as Christus Surgery Center. 

A 45-year-old private ophthalmology practice in Lexington, N.C., has partnered with the Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Wake Eye Institute and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, according to an Oct. 21 report from The Dispatch.

Many ASCs are encountering difficulties in obtaining IV fluids following the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, which damaged a Baxter International facility in Marion, N.C., responsible for producing 60% of the country's IV fluid supply. Yet they are often finding…

ASC leaders are keeping a close eye on the evolving healthcare industry as leaders persevere through bankruptcies, layoffs and closures to help recover from challenges and drive operational performance. 

From state colonoscopy changes to new malpractice legislation, here are 16 pieces of healthcare legislation physicians are watching in 2024: 

Pennsylvania has the highest number of physicians per capita out of any state at 167.55 physicians for every 100,000 residents.

These are the five biggest moves by the five biggest ASC chains so far in 2024: 

Here are 12 hospitals and health systems laying off employees since July 1, as reported by Becker's:

Some gastroenterologists have expressed concern over a lack of clarity in eligibility requirements in UnitedHealthcare's new gold card program, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News reported Oct. 18. 

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners and Leawood, Kan.-based ValueHealth have completed a new ASC in The Villages, Fla., according to an Oct. 18 report from CityBiz.