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10 New Surgery Centers Planned or Developed by Hospitals

Here are 10 new surgery center projects planned, opened or developed by hospitals, according to various news reports.

New Oregon Surgery Center Under Development for Woodburn Health Center

Silverton (Ore.) Health is developing a new ambulatory surgery center for its Woodburn (Ore.) Health Center, according to a Woodburn Independent report (subscription required for full access).

Dr. Erich Mertensmeyer Joins Mercy Clinic Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery Center

Mercy, based in Springfield, Mo., has announced that Erich Mertensmeyer, DO, has joined Mercy Clinic Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery Center, according to a News-Leader report.

When Hospital Employed Physicians Own a Joint Venture ASC: 4 Points From Dr. Thomas Miller of Carilion Clinic Orthopaedics

Thomas K. Miller, MD, serves as the medical director and a physician owner of Roanoke Ambulatory Surgery Center, a 50/50 joint venture project of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and what had been a number of independent physician practices. While surgery…

New York's Westmed Medical Forms ACO With UnitedHealthcare

Westmed Medical Group, a multi-specialty practice that includes more than 220 physicians and is based in Purchase, N.Y., is launching an accountable care organization with UnitedHealthcare and Optum.

Piedmont Henry Hospital in Georgia to Build $11M Physician Center

Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge, Ga., is planning to break ground on an $11 million physician center, according to an Atlanta Business Chronicle report.

Expansion of AZ's Tucson Medical Center to Include Surgery Center

Tucson (Ariz.) Medical Center is undergoing a $109 million expansion that includes development of a new surgery center, according to an Inside Tucson Business report.

Alaska Officials Discuss Divide Between Kenai Hospital, Independent Physicians in Battle for ASC

During a Tuesday meeting at the Kenai (Alaska) Peninsula Borough Assembly chambers, Assembly President Gary Knopp addressed a perceived "divide" between Central Peninsula Hospital and independent physicians pursuing the construction of an ASC, according to a Peninsula Clarion report.

Finding the Right Sales Training for Physician Relations Staff

A physician relations/business development staff that is knowledgeable and capable of effective healthcare selling will maximize their value to targeted physicians and help meet your organization's goals. To find the right trainer and program to meet these goals, consider these…

ASC Association Discusses ASC Payment Policies With CMS

Representatives from the ASC Association recently met with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on payment policies in surgery centers, according to an ASCA release.