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The struggling economy is causing more patients to delay or rush elective surgeries, according to an article in the New York Times.

Here are some interesting statistics included in the NCHS data brief, Consumer-Directed Healthcare for Persons Under 65 Years of Age with Private Health Insurance: United States, 2007.

On Mar. 22, the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care will celebrate its 30th birthday.

Hospital margins fell from positive 4.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007 to negative 7.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008, according to a report from the American Hospital Association and the Colorado Hospital Association.

A study conducted by the American College of Physician Executives showed that more healthcare organizations are using technology, but physicians are still frustrated with the new systems and do not find them user-friendly, according to a report in the Physician…

The Massachusetts Public Health Council has passed new regulations that will require pharmaceutical and medical device companies to publicly report fees and payments of $50 or more to physicians within the state and will prohibit or restrict certain marketing activities…

Over the past several years, GI and endoscopy services have been targeted for decreased reimbursements. Already a high volume specialty, it is anticipated that utilization will continue to increase as baby boomers become Medicare beneficiaries. In spite of lowering reimbursements,…

Medical Center of Newark, a physician-owned hospital located in Newark, Ohio, has named Joe Murrell as president, according to a report by the Newark Advocate.

Thirteen former employees of Wabash Valley Surgery and Eye Center in Terre Haute, Ind., have settled a lawsuit against their former employer and the construction firms involved in building the center, according to a report in The Tribune Star.

This article summarizes several issues that are critical to establishing an ASC. The article focuses on business and planning issues and does not focus on legal and regulatory issues for ASCs. In addition, industry experts offer their advice on some…