New ASC Development

The U.S. is expected to reach a shortage of 37,800 to 124,000 physicians by 2034, and while some ASC leaders think this could be an advantage for physicians, many are concerned that it could be detrimental to the provision of…

The Beloit, Wis., city council took no action on the proposed zoning amendment tied to ASC development after a Sept. 7 public hearing that drew "passionate" debate, according to Beloit Daily News. 

Atlanta-based Grady Health System's planned surgery center will now cost $205.3 million, after the hospital incurred a $31.6 million cost overrun, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported Sept. 7. 

Bronson Healthcare is planning a $19.3 million freestanding ASC in Kalamazoo, Mich., local station WBCK reported Sept. 7. 

Jackson (Miss.) Heart Clinic broke ground on a cardiovascular ASC and medical office building Sept. 7, according to The Northside Sun. 

Five ASCs have been opened or announced in New York in the past month, as reported by Becker's ASC Review.

Berlin, Md.-based Atlantic General Hospital broke ground on a medical facility that will include an ASC Aug. 31, local TV news station 47ABC reported.

From New York to California, here are 33 ASCs opened or announced in August, as reported by Becker's ASC Review.

Emanate Health broke ground Aug. 27 on a medical building in West Covina, Calif., the health system said. 

Hammes Healthcare broke ground on an outpatient tower for University of Rochester Medicine Center for Orthopaedics and Physical Performance in Henrietta, N.Y., GlobeSt.com reported Aug. 31.