The Pooler (Ga.) Planning and Zoning Board tabled discussion around a proposed oral surgery center in Pooler, Savannah Now reports.
New ASC Development
Here are 11 hospitals and health systems that opened or announced ASCs in May:
Towson, Md.-based SurgCenter Development started 2019 off in full-on growth-mode, with the company entering into several new partnerships to begin the year.
Las Vegas-based Mountain's Edge Hospital completed a $7 million project that expands its orthopedic services, Las Vegas Business Press reports.
Knoxville, Tenn.-based Tennova Healthcare opened an ASC in early June, nearly a year after cutting certain services at Lakeway Regional Hospital.
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Baptist Health South Florida has big plans — including ASCs — for its soon-to-be affiliate, Boca Raton (Fla.) Regional Hospital, Boca Raton Magazine reports.
Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center, Saratoga Hospital and an 18-physician group gained clearance for their surgery center development, Albany Business Review reports.
Fitch Ratings predicted Prisma Health-Upstate's annual investment in strategic initiatives — including an ASC — will fall between $250 million and $305 million over the next five years, according to The Greenville News, part of the USA Today network.
A little over 100 ASCs were opened or announced in the first six months of this year. Here's a breakdown by month:
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based HonorHealth set an opening date for its sixth hospital, which will feature an ASC.