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Volcano Corp. has announced it has received FDA clearance for its new intravascular ultrasound catheter, according to a news release.

Terry Bolke currently serves as vice president of operations at National Surgical Hospitals, an owner, operator and developer of surgical hospitals and surgery centers in partnership with local physicians. Mr. Bolke has a seasoned career in the ambulatory healthcare industry,…

More orthopedic and spine procedures are now able to move into the outpatient surgery center setting. Ambulatory surgery centers across the country are looking to bring these high acuity cases in and courting orthopedic surgeons who may be future partners.

Lakewood Surgery Center in Grand Rapids, Minn., will hold an open house in celebration of National ASC Day tomorrow, according to a local Patch report.

Ameridose and Alaunus Pharmaceutical, sister companies of the New England Compounding Center, will cease operations following the meningitis outbreak caused by steroid injections made at NECC, according to a Reuters report.

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests the 2008 federal non-payment policy for healthcare-acquired conditions such a central catheter-associated bloodstream infections did not have any effect on infection rates.

At the 19th Annual Ambulatory Surgery Centers Conference in Chicago, Kevin McDonald, Senior Vice President of Sales, Revenue Cycle Solutions Division of SourceMedical Solutions will give a presentation titled "ICD-10."

A year-long study published in the American Journal of Managed Care showed that chronic opioid users place a significant economic burden on the healthcare system.

Ameritox appointed A. Scott Walton as its new CEO in September.

Boston Scientific Corp. has announced it will acquire Rhythmia Medical, according to a news release.