Mass General Brigham plans $7.5M ASC with Regent Surgical Mass General Brigham (MGB) has signaled plans to develop a standalone ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in collaboration with Regent Surgical Health. The project is estimated to cost around $7.5 million, based on a Determination of Need filing submitted to the state’s Department of Public Health (DPH). In February, MGB announced plans to partner with Regent to expand ASC capabilities throughout New England. … [Read more...]
‘The ASC Sector Is Seeing Immense Opportunity’: Regent Surgical Names Christa Blumenshine CFO
Regent Surgical has added a key C-suite executive to its leadership team. The Franklin, Tennessee-based ASC operating company named Christa Blumenshine as its next CFO on June 18. Prior to joining Regent, Blumenshine served as CFO of AmeriVet Veterinary Partners, a private equity-backed consolidator of 210 veterinary practices. Blumenshine has also held roles at U.S. Renal Care and United Surgical Partners International (USPI). “Our partners consistently cite our leadership team’s … [Read more...]
Technology Investment Is Critical for ASCs, But Finding the Best Fit Is Easier Said Than Done
The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) market has grown significantly since 2019, now accounting for about 41% of surgeries performed in the United States yearly, according to some estimates. That growth is likely to last, too, with continued gains projected through 2027. For ASCs hoping to fuel that trend, investing in technology is critical, industry insiders told ASC News. Technology can play an important role in organizational growth and development, especially for ASCs looking to improve … [Read more...]