The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has recognized 18 endoscopy units for following the society's guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscope reprocessing and infection control, according to an ASGE news release.
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A surgery center is included in a new Hyannis, Mass., outpatient medical complex, according to a Barnstable Patriot report.
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Cone Health, based in Greensboro, N.C., plans to submit a new application to develop an ambulatory surgery center at its MedCenter High Point (N.C.) facility, according to a Business Journal report (subscription required for full access).
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West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin yesterday signed into law a bill aiming to curb prescription drug abuse in the state, according to a WTAP report. Under the new legislation, patients will be entered into a database within 24 hours…
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