Becker's Healthcare December 23, 2024
Here is a state-by-state breakdown of seven ASC closures Becker’s reported on in 2024:
Arkansas
In September, Baptist Health-Fort Smith said it plans to close its outpatient surgery center in Fort Smith, Ark. Jeff Carrier, region president for Baptist Health Fort Smith and Van Buren, said the hospital is looking to integrate its ASC operations with its main hospital operating rooms to enhance service efficiency.
Colorado
Pueblo, Colo.-based Rocky Mountain Eye Center shuttered all of its clinics July 31 following 32 years of operation due to financial strain after COVID-19. The closure affects six facilities and 77 employees.
Georgia
SCA Health’s Permineter Surgery Center in Atlanta closed Dec. 20, according to a notice on SCA Health’s website.
Michigan
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