Here are seven updates for ASC leaders to know for March 19, 2018.
New York health system eliminating outpatient surgery due to freestanding surgery center proliferation
Utica, N.Y.-based Mohawk Valley Health System will no longer perform outpatient surgery at its Faxton campus in Barneveld, N.Y. The campus is no longer offering outpatient surgeries due to an increased number of freestanding surgery centers in the area.
Noncompete clause unenforceable for physician who dissented to merger, court rules
The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a physician who was being sued for allegedly violating his noncompete clause. Read more.
After 9 years, Gastro Health replaces CEO
Miami-based Gastro Health's longterm CEO Alexander Fernandez departed suddenly in February, and Joseph Garcia was named his replacement. Mr. Fernandez served as Gastro Health's CEO since April 2009.
Theranos Founder, CEO Elizabeth Holmes charged with massive fraud
The Securities Exchange Commission charged Theranos Founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes with massive fraud. Ms. Holmes will lose control of the company for defrauding investors, and she has agreed to pay a $500,000 fine.
Ophthalmologist behind one of 1st ASCs in Northwest Washington dies
Retired ophthalmologist Thomas Dale Case, MD, 76, died March 12. Dr. Case helped establish the Poulsbo, Wash.-based North Kitsap Medical Center, which opened one of the first outpatient surgery centers in the area — Pacific Surgery Center — through its Pacific Eyecare division.
Average age of patients undergoing TJR procedures drops by 2 years
The population of patients receiving hip and knee replacements was younger in 2014 than in 2000. A younger population could increase the likelihood of modern implants wearing out in the patients' lifetimes.
Merritt Island Surgery Center nurse allegedly stole 67 ampoules of fentanyl, other drugs
A Merritt Island (Fla.) Surgery Center nurse allegedly systematically stole fentanyl that was meant to be used as an anesthetic during surgery. Read more.
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