Here are seven things ASC leaders should know for July 24, 2017.
Iowa ophthalmologist receives CON for ASC on 5th try
Lee Birchansky, MD, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based ophthalmologist received state approval to open an outpatient eye center on his fifth attempt in more than 10 years.
SurgiSite North creates new surgery center
Boston-based SurgiSite North partnered with Bowdoin Construction Corp., for its new 8,000-square-foot surgery center in Chelmford, Mass.
New York firm buys ASC operator
New York private equity firm Cortec Group's portfolio company Eyeconic Vision Partners purchased Phoenix-based Swagel-Wootton Hiatt Eye Center.
ASA appoints Dr. Lauren Berkow to committees
The American Society of Anesthesiologists appointed Gainesville-based UF Health anesthesiologist Lauren Berkow, MD, to its committee on neuroanesthesia and equipment and facilities.
International Association of Top Professionals awards Dr. David Bass top honor
The International Association of Top Professionals named David Bass, MD, its Top Doctor of the Year in Gastroenterology for 2017.
Gastroenterology Associates of Northwest Ohio adds Dr. Vivian Chidi
Findlay-based Gastroenterology Associates of Northwest Ohio welcomed Vivian Chidi, MD, to its staff.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals reports positive phase IIB GERD therapy data
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals reported results from its phase IIB trial for IW-3718, its gastroesophageal reflux disease therapy.