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Decisions made in an ASC's supply chain influence performance metrics across the surgical center, from patient care to finances.

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrissey claims Mylan's settlement to the federal government is "woefully deficient," and vows to reject the settlement, according to STAT.

England-based University of Cambridge researchers examined whether longer general practitioner appointments yielded higher patient satisfaction, according to Cambridge News. The Royal College of GPs recommends consultations of at least 15 minutes.

To maintain profitability as new challenges continually emerge in the healthcare industry, it is critical for ASCs to have a firm grasp on revenue cycle management.

Cleveland-based Eisen Law Firm will grant a high school senior a $1,000 scholarship for creating a patient safety advocacy video.

Procedure-related complications and infections in outpatient surgery center settings can curb patient recovery and result in costly readmissions. Addressing these issues involves answering key questions about an ASC's own prevention challenges and strategies.

The American College of Surgeons launched an initiative to expand the knowledge and management of pain in surgical patients.

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are making their position on CMS's mandatory Medicare value-based payment models clear: "No," AISHealth reports.

Kaléo will launch Auvi-Q, an EpiPen alterative, on the marketplace next year, according to The New York Times.

The United States may be stuck with the Zika virus, according to npr.