New ASC Development

The five most expensive ASC projects opened or announced this year total $1.43 billion. 

The Frantz EyeCare and Frantz Cosmetic Center, which is also the future site of an ASC, has been completed in Fort Myers, Fla., Naple News reported June 11.

Minneapolis-based Allina Health opened a joint-venture ASC in Minneapolis, REBusinessOnline reported June 14.

Atlanta-based Northside Hospital system is adding an ASC with its expansion in Snellville, Ga., the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported June 14.

Texas, one of Medscape's best states for physicians to practice, has announced the opening or plans to open seven ASCs since Jan. 1. 

Dallas-based Baylor Scott & White is opening a multispecialty ASC in Southlake, Texas, a Dallas suburb, Community Impact Newspaper reported June 10.

Orangeburg, S.C.-based Regional Medical Center is set to challenge plans for a $12.5 million private ASC in a hearing that has been delayed till August to allow the hospital and physician group time to try to settle out of court,…

Porterville, Calif.-based Sierra View Medical Center opened its new subspecialty ASC, The Porterville Recorder reported June 9.

Lebanon, N.H.-based Dartmouth Health is seeking approval for a $13 million ASC expansion on its main campus, Valley News reported June 8.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics will begin construction of its new ASC this month, according to Somerset CPAs and Advisors.