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Cincinnati-based TriHealth is expanding its cardiology services into primary care offices across the region to improve access and follow-up care for heart patients, CBS affiliate WKRC reported March 4. The initiative aims to remove barriers to care by allowing patients…
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Custom Surgical Partners and Ambulatory Strategies have formed a strategic partnership to create a unified consulting platform focused exclusively on ASCs. The partnership was finalized Feb. 5. Together, the firms have supported over 800 clients and helped develop more than…