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BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH AND COMPASS SURGICAL PARTNERS ANNOUNCE GRAND OPENING OF WORLD-CLASS SURGERY CENTER IN GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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GREENVILLE, S.C. and RALEIGH, N.C., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Surgery Center, a joint venture between Bon Secours Mercy Health, Compass Surgical Partners (Compass) and local physicians, today announced that it will launch in Greenville, South Carolina, with a grand opening on April 11.

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C. and RALEIGH, N.C., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Surgery Center, a joint venture between Bon Secours Mercy Health, Compass Surgical Partners (Compass) and local physicians, today announced that it will launch in Greenville, South Carolina, with a grand opening on April 11.
  • Located at 214 Innovation Drive in Greenville, South Carolina, the 20,000-square-foot facility will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 11 at 12pm.
  • Millennium Surgery Center expects to secure accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and certification from Medicare by mid-May.
  • The newly developed facility is the fourth opened thus far through the strategic partnership between Bon Secours Mercy Health and Compass.

The Aesthetic Society Urges Immediate Action: Stronger Regulations of Outpatient Aesthetic Surgery in California and Across the United States

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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This article explores an alarming lack of regulation for physicians performing outpatient aesthetic surgeries in California.

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  • This article explores an alarming lack of regulation for physicians performing outpatient aesthetic surgeries in California.
  • Dr. Melinda Haws, President of The Aesthetic Society, emphasized the importance of patient safety and the need for stringent regulations in aesthetic medicine.
  • All members of The Aesthetic Society and The California Society of Plastic Surgeons are ABPS board-certified.
  • As a professional body, The Aesthetic Society is dedicated to advocating for patient safety and upholding the highest standards of care in the field of aesthetic surgery.

TriSalus Reports Q4 and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Business Update

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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TriSalus Life Sciences Inc., (Nasdaq: TLSI), today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023, and provided a business update.

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  • TriSalus Life Sciences Inc., (Nasdaq: TLSI), today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023, and provided a business update.
  • This new code, HCPCS 9797, has been assigned to the Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) 5194 – Level 4 Endovascular Procedures.
  • The Company is working diligently to evaluate the materiality of the errors to determine whether any corrections for the third quarter financial results are required and to complete the Company’s year-end 2023 financial statements.
  • Operating losses were $14.1 million and $54.2 million, respectively, for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

SYNERGEN Health Strengthens ASC Offering with Director of Revenue Cycle Consulting

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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SYNERGEN Health , an industry-leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle services and solutions for healthcare organizations, today announced the addition of Patricia Smith as Director of Revenue Cycle Consulting.

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  • SYNERGEN Health , an industry-leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle services and solutions for healthcare organizations, today announced the addition of Patricia Smith as Director of Revenue Cycle Consulting.
  • Smith brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle management and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) operations .
  • SYNERGEN’s holistic approach to ASC revenue cycle management addresses everything from process optimization to AI-driven denial management.
  • To learn more about SYNERGEN Health and its revenue cycle technology solutions and services, visit www.synergenhealth.com or follow us at @SYNERGENHealthLLC on LinkedIn.

United Digestive Announces Dr. Neal C. Patel as CEO

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Digestive ("UD"), one of the largest gastroenterology physician practice management firms in the United States, announced that Dr. Neal C. Patel has assumed the role of chief executive officer, effective April 1, succeeding Mark Gilreath, who successfully led the organization since 2018. 

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  • I am also proud that we implemented a healthy CEO succession process, and it's now very exciting for me to pass the baton to Dr. Neal Patel.
  • United Digestive is a leading physician practice management organization serving GI physicians and gastroenterology practices nationwide.
  • Practices that are part of United Digestive benefit from advanced infrastructure and operational insights, along with investments in regional growth.
  • United Digestive is growing at a rapid pace, with more than 62 clinics, 22 ASCs, and 300 providers practicing in four states – Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Surgical Notes Invites ASCA 2024 Attendees to Experience a Revenue Cycle Rejuvenation at Booth #703

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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DALLAS, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Surgical Notes, a nationwide provider of billing services and solutions for the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and surgical hospital markets, is inviting attendees of the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo in Orlando to learn how Surgical Notes makes ASC billing easy as a breeze, participate in the "ring challenge," and enter to win a great grand prize.

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  • Surgical Notes invites attendees of the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo in Orlando to visit Booth #703.
  • By visiting Surgical Notes at Booth #703, attendees will find out how Surgical Notes' leading billing, transcription, coding, and document management solutions eliminate revenue cycle challenges, revitalize bottom lines, and help billing troubles drift away.
  • "The ASCA meeting is always a highlight for me and the Surgical Notes team," said Randy Bishop, President and Chief Executive Officer for Surgical Notes.
  • Attendees interested in arranging an on-site meeting with a Surgical Notes representative at ASCA 2024 can call 800.459.5616 or visit the Surgical Notes website .

Retail Clinic Utilization Increased 202 Percent Nationally from 2021 to 2022, according to Seventh Annual FAIR Health Report

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail clinic utilization increased 202 percent nationally from 2021 to 2022, and emergency room (ER) utilization increased 138 percent.1 Retail clinics and ERs had the greatest increases in utilization among the places of service studied—which also included urgent care centers, telehealth and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs)—in a new FAIR Health white paper containing the seventh annual edition of FH® Healthcare Indicators and FH® Medical Price Index. Like the previous editions, this year's edition of FH Healthcare Indicators and FH Medical Price Index is intended to provide perspective for all healthcare stakeholders in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

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  • Focusing on alternative places of service and ERs, FH Healthcare Indicators evaluate changes in utilization, geographic and demographic factors, diagnoses, procedures and costs.
  • Among the other key findings:
    ASC utilization increased 88 percent nationally from 2021 to 2022; urgent care center utilization increased 43 percent and telehealth 8 percent in the same period.
  • Telehealth accounted for 3.9 percent of medical claim lines, urgent care centers 2.1 percent, ASCs 1.1 percent and retail clinics 0.2 percent.
  • The pathology and laboratory charge amount index increased four percent, while the surgery charge amount index increased three percent.

MedHQ Announces Featured Speakers and 2024 Programming

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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WESTCHESTER, Ill., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MedHQ, a leading provider of technology-enabled expert services to hospitals, outpatient clinics, physician groups, and ambulatory surgery centers, announces a full lineup up speaking engagements, trade shows and programming throughout 2024.

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  • WESTCHESTER, Ill., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MedHQ, a leading provider of technology-enabled expert services to hospitals, outpatient clinics, physician groups, and ambulatory surgery centers, announces a full lineup up speaking engagements, trade shows and programming throughout 2024.
  • MedHQ had a presence at two events in February including the Healthcare Summit at Jackson Hole, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2024 Annual Meeting.
  • Miller will be a featured speaker at the Chief Human Resources Officer + Workforce Forum on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, during the Annual Meeting.
  • In September, MedHQ will be attending the Physician-led Healthcare for America (PHA) 2024 Leadership Summit.

BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH AND COMPASS SURGICAL PARTNERS TO OPEN STATE-OF-THE-ART OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER IN SPRINGFIELD, OHIO

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio and RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Springfield Regional Outpatient Surgery Center, a joint venture between Bon Secours Mercy Health, Compass Surgical Partners (Compass), and local physicians, today announced the opening of its new 12,000-square-foot ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Springfield, Ohio.

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  • SPRINGFIELD, Ohio and RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Springfield Regional Outpatient Surgery Center, a joint venture between Bon Secours Mercy Health, Compass Surgical Partners (Compass), and local physicians, today announced the opening of its new 12,000-square-foot ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Springfield, Ohio.
  • Located at 2610 North Limestone Street, Springfield Regional Outpatient Surgery Center will offer procedures across a host of specialties, including neurosurgery, orthopedics, podiatry, plastic surgery, interventional pain management, OB/GYN, gastroenterology and general surgery.
  • "Compass is thrilled to partner with Mercy Health to establish and operate the Springfield Regional Outpatient Surgery Center, which will provide top-notch care in a comfortable outpatient setting," added Scott Bergman, Market President at Compass Surgical Partners.
  • Springfield Regional Outpatient Surgery Center is seeking accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and certification from Medicare.

Advantus Health Partners and Alliant Purchasing Form Strategic Partnership

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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CINCINNATI and LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Advantus Health Partners, an end-to-end health care supply chain solutions company, and Alliant Purchasing LLC have formed a strategic partnership that will expand the purchasing power for members.

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  • CINCINNATI and LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Advantus Health Partners , an end-to-end health care supply chain solutions company, and Alliant Purchasing LLC have formed a strategic partnership that will expand the purchasing power for members.
  • "With Alliant as a strategic partner, we are now offering a solution that has not previously been seen in the market," said Dan Hurry, president of Advantus Health Partners.
  • "Our vendor partnerships with global medical device companies exceed what hospitals and health systems can find in other national GPOs," said Dan Hurry, president of Advantus Health Partners.
  • Advantus also offers purchased service agreements for activation, bringing additional comprehensive programmatic value and benefits to member hospitals, health systems and committed vendor partners.