Iowa ASC earns accreditation, OK to welcome patients

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A new surgery center in Ames, Iowa, has earned a three-year accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, allowing the facility to begin scheduling patients. 

The surgery center, which is a partnership between Mary Greeley Medical Center and McFarland Clinic, both based in Ames, will welcome patients in March, according to a news release from the facility. 

Ames Surgery Center is also licensed by the state of Iowa and certified by CMS. It will offer gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, podiatry and urology.

At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.

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Presenters: Joe Ganley, athenahealthJeffrey Flynn, CASC, Gramercy Surgery CenterBryan Tsao, Access Center, Loma Linda University HealthJason Zepeda, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, CommonSpirit HealthGreg DeConciliis, PA-C, CASC, Boston Out­Patient Surgical Suites

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