Becker's Healthcare November 13, 2023
Hundreds of new ASCs have been proposed or developed so far in 2023, but a handful are sparking objections from state residents and competing health systems.
Here are five proposed or developing ASCs that have sparked objections in 2023:
1. Emporia, Kan.-based Newman Regional Health filed a request to change the zoning code with the area planning commission in an effort to prevent Topeka, Kan.-based Stormont-Vail Hospital from building an ASC. The ASC would duplicate services already offered by Newman, including cardiology, a cath lab, gastrointestinal lab, endoscopy and orthopedics procedures.
2. Iowa City, Iowa-based Steindler Orthopedics has faced opposition for its proposed facilities while it has also been affected by the delayed sale...