Mass General Brigham has received approval for an endoscopy-focused ASC in Cambridge, Mass., according to a Feb. 11 report from Hoodline. The state’s Public Health Council green lit a 6,095-square-foot facility which will include three procedure rooms and 10 pre-…
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Optum, UnitedHealth Group’s healthcare services arm, is closing Family Medical Group Northeast, a clinic in Portland, Ore., according to a Feb. 11 report from Willamette Week. The clinic, which has provided care for more than 30 years, was acquired by…
A bill in the Kansas legislature would create a licensing and regulation system for anesthesiologist assistants, according to a Feb. 11 report from KOAM. Anesthesiologist assistants differ from certified registered nurse anesthetists. Assistants require direct supervision from an anesthesiologist, while…
From ophthalmology and gastroenterology to orthopedic and multispecialty surgery centers, ASCs nationwide are actively recruiting administrators to lead clinical and operational growth. Here are 10 ASCs hiring administrators: Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Job listings were compiled from…
Bettendorf, Iowa-based ORA Orthopedic cut the ribbon on a 113,000-square-foot medical facility and administrative headquarters, according to a Feb. 11 report from Quad Cities Regional Business Journal. The $50 million project in Bettendorf replaces the organization’s previous clinic and surgery…
CMS’ addition of more than 560 codes to the ASC covered procedure list for 2026 is a milestone for the industry, but SCA Health executives say the real impact, particularly for cardiovascular services, will take time to materialize. The additions…
Tenet Healthcare’s United Surgical Partners International had an “active year” in 2025, investing nearly $350 million and adding 35 facilities to its ambulatory portfolio, CEO Saum Sutaria, MD, said during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call Feb. 11. “The pipeline for…
A class-action lawsuit against U.S. Anesthesia Partners’ that alleges the organization monopolized anesthesia services in Texas has expanded to include patients who received care in ASC settings. Up to this point, the case has focused on alleged antitrust violations in…
Smith+Nephew has formed a partnership with medical device company Karl Storz to deliver integrated surgical and visualization solutions for orthopedic procedures, including sports medicine. The collaboration combines Smith+Nephew’s joint repair, biologics and resection technologies with Karl Storz’s imaging, 3D visualization…
In the $1.2 trillion government funding package passed Feb. 3, Congress approved HHS appropriations report language recognizing the full colorectal cancer screening continuum, including surveillance colonoscopy, according to a blog post from the American College of Gastroenterology. Here are six…