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Ground was broken on the new Crosstown Medical Center in Edina, Minn., which is scheduled to open in 2010, according to a news release from NorthMarq, who help to facilitate the development of the center.

A new study from the Department of Health & Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found that complications from bariatric surgery declined 21 percent from 2002 to 2006, according to an AHRQ news release.

Click the image above to download a PDF of the latest issue of Becker’s ASC Review   Current Issue Articles 17 Key Legal Issues of 2009 There are a number of legal and regulatory issues that are impacting ASCs. These…

The Florida House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would tighten licensing rules for certain healthcare providers in an attempt to curb Medicare and Medicaid fraud within the state, according to a report by the Miami Herald.

The Surgery Center at Venice (Fla.) HealthPark has closed, following financial troubles after the departure of three physicians, according to a report in the Charlotte Sun.

Here are 10 interesting stats and facts about pain management in ASCs.

Note: Part 1 of “Establishing an Ambulatory Surgery Center — A Primer From A to Z” appeared in the May/June issue of Becker’s ASC Review. You can find the complete article online at www.BeckersASC.com. Equity ownership, physician partner issues and…

ASC industry experts discuss three critical issues concerning ASCs in this challenging economy.

Although pain management practices have recently faced considerable reimbursement challenges, ASCs can take steps to overcome these challenges by focusing on growing services and patient volume.