Here are nine updates on ASC companies and industry-relevant companies to note:
A Twin Falls, Idaho-based ASC filed a lawsuit against Nashville, Tenn.-based AmSurg and Twin Falls NSC, complaining of "gross mismanagement" and alleging the companies did not support strategic planning after competitor Twin Falls-based St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center opened an outpatient surgery center nearby. Read more.
KKR's potential acquisition of Nashville, Tenn.-based Envision Healthcare was the biggest healthcare deal in the second quarter of 2018. Read more.
Stamford-based Specialty Surgery Center of Connecticut is offering the state's first comprehensive program for outpatient total hip, shoulder and knee replacement. The surgery center is managed by Ridgefield, Conn.-based Merritt Healthcare.
Lakewood, Colo.-based Pinnacle III's managed facilities adopted a technology-based policy management system, making critical guidelines readily accessible to ASC staff members.
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Blue Sky Vision is partnering with East Lansing, Mich.-based VisionCare Associates.
Everest Healthcare Properties purchased 10 outpatient buildings from Rendina Healthcare Real Estate.
Mednax appointed Stephen Farber as executive vice president, effective Aug. 27.
Vail (Colo.) Summit Orthopaedics, Vail, Colo.-based Steadman Clinic, Vail (Colo.) Health and Breckenridge, Colo.-based Howard Head Sports Medicine proposed an 80,000- to 100,000-square-foot orthopedic surgery and urgent care center in Dillon, Colo.
AdvancedMD deployed its ePayments patient engagement suite for ambulatory medical practices and billing service companies.