There could be value in requiring healthcare facilities to report how many of their employees have tested positive for COVID-19, Tennessee Sen. Steve Dickerson, MD, R-Nashville, told the Tennessean.  By Angie Stewart - 4/3/20

Huntsville (Ala.) Hospital is trimming its payroll with furloughs, layoffs and reduced hours in departments that have seen low volumes due to COVID-19, AL.com reports.  By Angie Stewart - 4/2/20

Unveiled March 30, CMS' new "Hospitals Without Walls" initiative allows hospitals to provide inpatient care in ASCs and other temporary expansion sites as part of their COVID-19 response efforts.  By Angie Stewart - 4/2/20

A Florida woman hopes crowdfunding can help her make rent while the ASC where she works is closed, according to Fox 2 Detroit.  By Angie Stewart - 3/31/20

Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo has captured the national spotlight with daily briefings on New York's COVID-19 crisis.  By Angie Stewart - 3/26/20

In a state where cases of COVID-19 are doubling nearly every three days, the New York State Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers is regularly communicating with its roughly 80 members to offer guidance, resources and leadership through the crisis.  By Angie Stewart - 3/26/20

The American Medical Association is calling on the U.S. State Department to expand the physician workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic by opening visa processing for international physicians.  By Kelly Gooch - 3/25/20

The nation's 5,800-plus ASCs — many of which have temporarily closed or limited services — could serve as treatment centers to slow the spread of COVID-19, several healthcare leaders say.  By Angie Stewart - 3/24/20

A number of ASCs have closed or suspended elective procedures as the COVID-19 pandemic continues upending day-to-day life for Americans.  By Angie Stewart - 3/24/20

The Florida Medical Association is lobbying Gov. Ron DeSantis to issue an emergency order addressing payment disparities between telehealth and in-person services following the suspension of elective surgeries in the state, Florida Trend reports.  By Eric Oliver - 3/24/20

Bedford (N.H.) Ambulatory Surgical Center CEO Nick Vailas said his surgery center has lost about 80 percent of its business due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Hampshire Union Leader reports.  By Eric Oliver - 3/24/20

Mankato (Minn.) Surgery Center administrator Joleen Harrison, BSN, RN, is working to mitigate shortages of protective medical equipment stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak, according to local outlet KEYC News Now.  By Angie Stewart - 3/23/20

Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network implemented a no-visitation policy March 19 at its ASCs, outpatient clinics and hospitals, TribLive reports.  By Angie Stewart - 3/20/20

The CDC has advised all healthcare facilities to stay abreast of local and state public health recommendations to prepare for and manage outbreaks of COVID-19.  By Angie Stewart - 3/17/20

Legacy Surgery Center has a new nurse administrator, according to a March 16 announcement.  By Angie Stewart - 3/17/20

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on March 15 directed hospitals to postpone elective surgeries so they can free up space for COVID-19 patients, The Boston Globe reports.  By Angie Stewart - 3/16/20

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association urged ASCs to remain open for elective urgent surgeries and provided safety guidelines as a growing number of COVID-19 cases are reported in the U.S.  By Angie Stewart - 3/16/20

The U.S. surgeon general asked hospitals to consider stopping elective surgeries until the U.S. makes progress on combating the novel coronavirus, Politico reports.   By Eric Oliver - 3/16/20

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recommended that patients postpone dental and veterinary procedures and is expected to give guidance on elective medical procedures March 16, cleveland.com reports.  By Angie Stewart - 3/16/20

The Chevy Chase (Md.) Surgery Center and Armenia Fund USA are sending supplies to Armenia to assist in the country's response to COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, according to Asbarez.  By Rachel Popa - 3/13/20