Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care

DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey Earns AAAHC Accreditation

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Monday, October 30, 2023

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MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey has earned accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). The new, next-level facility -- an 11,000 square-foot ambulatory surgery center (ASC) with two high-tech operating rooms -- has undergone and passed AAAHC's rigorous inspection, meeting nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality healthcare as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation. DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey has achieved the maximum three-year accreditation.

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MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey has earned accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) .
DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey has achieved the maximum three-year accreditation.
Now that DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey is officially accredited, the ASC can perform outpatient cases with general anesthesia.
"With accreditation in place, we are actively partnering with all major insurers to secure in-network contracts for DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey," said Karen Reiter, TriasMD's Vice President, Operations and Payor Management.

Orlando Health Welcomes Florida Medical Clinic

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Effective today, Orlando Health announces its expansion into Hillsborough and Pasco counties by joining forces with Florida Medical Clinic (FMC).

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ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Effective today, Orlando Health announces its expansion into Hillsborough and Pasco counties by joining forces with Florida Medical Clinic (FMC).
“Florida Medical Clinic has provided its patients with access to distinguished physicians and providers for three decades,” said David Strong, president and CEO, Orlando Health.
Joining Orlando Health enables us to further advance our ability to provide innovative and quality care with greater capabilities and sustainability than ever before.”
Founded in 1993, Florida Medical Clinic is a multi-specialty medical group dedicated to improving both the quality and delivery of healthcare to the communities it serves.
Florida Medical Clinic offers two urgent care centers, as well as two surgery centers accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAHC).

MedHQ Announces New VP Appointment

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

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CHICAGO, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedHQ, a leading provider of technology-enabled expert services developing human resources, staffing, financial, and advisory management to outpatient healthcare providers across the country, welcomes Erin Boers in her new role as Vice President of Human Resources Service, focused on human resources management, best practices, and compliance.

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Boers has dedicated the majority of her career to supporting the most important asset of any organization: its people.
"Erin has an impressive track record of building infrastructure and empowering successful teams in a high-growth environment," said MedHQ CEO Tom Jacobs.
"MedHQ has a stellar reputation in the industry," says Boers.
"I connect strongly with the company's culture and its values and am honored to join the team at this pivotal moment of growth."

Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic Opens State-of-the-Art Surgery Center, Completes First Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic, a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services and an M2 Orthopedics (M2O)-backed practice, is announcing the opening of a groundbreaking new facility for orthopedic surgeries, along with the first VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted knee replacement surgery in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in the state of Maryland. The Harborside Surgery Center is well-known in the D.C. area as the premier facility for orthopedic surgeries, and with the launch of the new space, patients with complex cases can be managed more efficiently with large procedure rooms, state-of-the-art equipment, and improved amenities.

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William G. Hamilton, MD, a fellowship-trained specialist in the field of hip and knee reconstruction and one of the leading joint replacement surgeons in the area, performed the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted surgery, which uses intra-operative data unique to each patient.
During the procedure, the technology is utilized to increase the accuracy and precision of the knee replacement, allowing patients to get back to their daily routine faster by optimizing surgical outcomes.
The state-of-the-art technology simplifies total knee arthroplasty and offers versatile execution, verified performance, and valuable insights to maximize efficiency for surgeons and optimize patient outcomes.
Harborside represents the forefront of innovative surgery centers with room for growth and future expansion.

DISC Surgery Center Recognized by Validation Institute for Complex Spine Outcomes

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Surgery Center at Newport Beach ("DISC"), one of the region's leading providers of minimally invasive spine surgery, orthopedic care, pain management and sports medicine, has been recognized by Validation Institute for the quality of its outcomes. Using an unbiased, data-driven approach, Validation Institute analyzed and ultimately validated DISC's records to confirm that the center had zero infections, hospitalizations or surgical revisions among its complex spine surgery patients.

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Surgery Center at Newport Beach ("DISC"), one of the region's leading providers of minimally invasive spine surgery, orthopedic care, pain management and sports medicine, has been recognized by Validation Institute for the quality of its outcomes.
Using an unbiased, data-driven approach, Validation Institute analyzed and ultimately validated DISC's records to confirm that the center had zero infections, hospitalizations or surgical revisions among its complex spine surgery patients.
As part of the outcomes validation, DISC was awarded a special seal, and Validation Institute is willing to provide up to a $25,000 guarantee as part of its Credibility Guarantee Program.
"The track record of positive outcomes DISC Surgery Center has been able to achieve in over a decade of patients is no small feat," said Benny DiCecca, Validation Institute CEO and President.

DISC Surgery Center Deepens Relationship with Blue Shield to Provide Greater Access to Outpatient Spine Care

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Monday, March 13, 2023

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Surgery Center at Newport Beach ("DISC") has deepened its partnership with Blue Shield of California ("Blue Shield") to both advance and increase access to leading-edge spine care in the outpatient setting. Today's announcement is the result of a thoughtful and swift negotiation. DISC, through parent company TriasMD, was one of the first surgery centers in California to work directly with Blue Shield in 2023 to establish a new and expansive contract.

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DISC's new Blue Shield contract, effective March 15, covers minimally invasive spine, including leading-edge motion preservation procedures like artificial disc replacement and other complex spine surgeries.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Surgery Center at Newport Beach ("DISC") has deepened its partnership with Blue Shield of California ("Blue Shield") to both advance and increase access to leading-edge spine care in the outpatient setting.
DISC, through parent company TriasMD, was one of the first surgery centers in California to work directly with Blue Shield in 2023 to establish a new and expansive contract.
Effective March 15, Blue Shield members will have covered access to the latest in minimally invasive and motion preservation procedures, including artificial disc replacement and other complex spine surgeries.

NORTHSTAR ANESTHESIA TO PROVIDE NEW SERVICES FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE AND LIMESTONE SURGERY CENTER

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

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IRVING, Texas, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthStar Anesthesia, an industry leader in anesthesia care for nearly two decades, continues to expand access to high quality anesthesia care with services at two new facilities, Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) and Limestone Surgery Center.

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IRVING, Texas, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthStar Anesthesia, an industry leader in anesthesia care for nearly two decades, continues to expand access to high quality anesthesia care with services at two new facilities, Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) and Limestone Surgery Center.
"I'm proud to share that NorthStar will now provide anesthesia services for SIH and Limestone Surgery Center, representing expansions in key markets," said NorthStar CEO Adam Spiegel.
Limestone Surgery Center was the first freestanding surgery center in the state and is the top ASC in Delaware.
NorthStar transitioned to provide anesthesia services at Limestone Surgery Center on November 14, 2022, with a fully staffed team and no disruptions in patient care during the center's busiest day ever.

DISC Surgery Center at Newport Beach Goes In-Network with Cigna

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Surgery Center at Newport Beach ("DISC") has announced that it is now in-network with Cigna HealthCare of California ("Cigna"). Effective immediately, Cigna members throughout Southern California and beyond have covered access to the highest quality of musculoskeletal care in a state-of-the-art, infection-free outpatient setting. DISC is one of the region's leading providers of minimally invasive spine surgery, orthopedic care, pain management and sports medicine. Watch announcement HERE.

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Surgery Center at Newport Beach ("DISC") has announced that it is now in-network with Cigna HealthCare of California ("Cigna").
DISC is one of the region's leading providers of minimally invasive spine surgery, orthopedic care, pain management and sports medicine.
With this new partnership, Cigna joins DISC in driving a larger shift to site-of-service care, acknowledging that facilities like DISC Surgery Center at Newport Beach can perform the full range of spine procedures (from simple to complex) not only safely but often with better outcomes and shorter recovery times, all while improving the economics of healthcare.
Since opening its doors in 2011, DISC Surgery Center at Newport Beach has performed over 4,500 spine procedures with zero surgical site infections and a 97% patient satisfaction rate.

Covenant High Plains Surgery Center honored for excellence by earning Aetna Institute of Quality designation for weight loss surgery

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Friday, December 9, 2022

LUBBOCK, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Covenant High Plains Surgery Center announced today that it has earned the Aetna Institute of Quality designation for its bariatric (weight loss) surgery program.

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LUBBOCK, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Covenant High Plains Surgery Center announced today that it has earned the Aetna Institute of Quality designation for its bariatric (weight loss) surgery program.
"We are honored to have earned this designation, which permits us to offer cost-effective, quality care to countless patients covered by Aetna," stated CHPSC administrator Alfonso del Granado, MBA.
"No other hospital or surgery center in the area holds this designation, and although there are hundreds of hospital-based programs around the country, only six freestanding surgery centers have made the cut."
About Covenant High Plains Surgery Center, LLC
Covenant High Plains Surgery Center (CHPSC) operates two freestanding, independent multispecialty ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in Lubbock, Texas.

Newsweek recognizes Covenant High Plains Surgery Center as Top Ambulatory Surgery Center for second year in a row

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Friday, October 21, 2022

LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Covenant High Plains Surgery Center (CHPSC) was again ranked in the top five percent of over 5,000 Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery centers nationwide analyzed by Newsweek and global research firm Statista. CHPSC was also the highest-rated center in West Texas on Newsweek's honors list, America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2023. The report again took into consideration quality of care, reputation, and how well facilities responded to the threat of COVID-19.

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LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Covenant High Plains Surgery Center (CHPSC) was again ranked in the top five percent of over 5,000 Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery centers nationwide analyzed by Newsweek and global research firm Statista.
CHPSC was also the highest-rated center in West Texas on Newsweek's honors list, America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2023.
The report again took into consideration quality of care, reputation, and how well facilities responded to the threat of COVID-19.
About Covenant High Plains Surgery Center, LLC
Covenant High Plains Surgery Center (CHPSC) operates two freestanding, independent multispecialty ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in Lubbock, Texas.