Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System has invested more than $15 million in cardiology services across the region through its Pulse Heart Institute, according to a March 6 Thurston Talk report. Completed projects include a $5 million hybrid OR and an…
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Philips has received FDA 510(k) clearance for SmartHeart, an AI-powered planning tool that automates one of the most complex MRI exams: cardiac MR. The system generates 14 standard and advanced cardiac views in under 30 seconds and is intended to…
Lawmakers in Michigan recently heard testimony on a bill that would establish licensure for anesthesiologist assistants in the state. According to a March 5 news release by the Michigan State Medical Society, the bill was introduced by Representative David Prestin,…
The Birmingham (Ala.) Veterans Affairs Health Care System held a ribbon cutting Feb. 27 for Huntsville (Ala.) South VA Specialty Care Clinic and the Veterans Transportation Program expansion in Huntsville. The new 7,000-square-foot specialty care clinic expands access to services…
Surgery Partners reported $3.3 billion in 2025 revenue and $526 million in adjusted EBITDA, but adjusted EBITDA fell roughly $11 million short of its revised Q3 guidance, in a a March 4 earnings call transcribed by Seeking Alpha, management attributing…
ASC development has become a strategic imperative for hospitals and health systems as they balance rising costs, value-based payment models and shifting patient expectations. Here are six hospitals and health systems that opened or developed ASCs in February, as reported…
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CMS’ addition of 573 codes to the ASC covered procedure list for 2026 has sparked new engagement from ASC leaders interested in expanding service lines, especially for cardiovascular and spine procedures. The additions include 302 procedures already paid in hospital…
Sanders Capital Partners has acquired a medical outpatient building in Madison, Miss., for $4.25 million, according to a March 4 news release. The 10,135-square-foot facility, built in 2017, serves as the flagship location for Madison-based Positive Steps Fertility, a physician-led…
Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth has appointed Brooke Lippincott as senior vice president of ambulatory services. In the role, Ms. Lippincott will lead the strategic, operational and financial direction of PeaceHealth’s outpatient care line, according to a March 4 news release from…