Here are seven things ASC leaders should know for the week of Dec. 19, 2016.
Parkview Medical Center unveils multimillion-dollar expansion plans featuring surgery center
Pueblo, Colo.-based Parkview Medical Center is planning a multimillion-dollar expansion which includes building a surgery center. The nonprofit hospital also plans to double the size of its emergency room and build an employee parking lot.
Nobilis Health voluntarily delists from Toronto Stock Exchange
Houston-based Nobilis Health is voluntarily delisting from the Toronto Stock Exchange. Nobilis will delist its shares at the close of the markets on Dec. 30, 2016. The TSX delisting will not impact Nobilis' listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
AAO President Dr. William Rich to retire after 40-year career
William L. Rich, III, MD, will retire in December 2016. Dr. Rich has been in practice for 40 years at Northern Virginia Ophthalmology Associates, with locations in Falls Church, Fairfax and Alexandria. He is currently the president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Tenet Healthcare pens deal with Centene, renews contract with UnitedHealth
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare signed a deal with Centene as well as renewed and extended its contract with UnitedHealth Group. Tenet's deal with Centene allows Centene members access to Tenet's ASCs, hospitals and employed physicians in 18 states. UnitedHealth Group commercial and Medicare Advantage members have access to Tenet's hospitals, ASCs and employed physicians.
Humana CEO highlights company's relationship with Aetna during trial
Humana CEO Bruce Broussard told a judge that its deal with Aetna would reap success as Mr. Broussard and Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini "almost finished each other's sentences" when they first met and share similar passions.
The Joint Commission to lengthen ASC surveys, add survey team members in 2017
The Joint Commission will make changes to the Medicare-deemed ASC surveyor process for 2017. The accreditation body will update its guidelines to align with the CMS surveyor guidelines by lengthening the survey and adding members to the accreditation team.
Providers trying out disposable scopes in wake of superbug outbreaks
Throughout the nation, news has surfaced about superbug outbreaks at numerous facilities, leading some providers and hospitals to try out disposable scopes.
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