Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Appoints New President and CEO
Michael Patterson, 40, took the reins at the center Jan. 3. He most recently was vice president of hospital operations at Trinity Regional Health System. He previously headed up a surgical center in Cedar Rapids that involved more than 100 physicians.
With a background in U.S. Navy and in health administration, Patterson will be working with the 13 physicians at the surgery center to discover a new way of thinking for the industry. He points out that the landscape is rapidly changing with the implementation of federal healthcare legislation.
"No matter what, we have to improve outcomes and decrease costs," he says. "You could give an insurance card to every person in the United States, but if we don't have coordinated care and a focus on lean processes and techniques, we won't bend the cost curve."
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Templeton Surgery Center Appoints New Director
With more than 15 years of experience in business management, Brenda Grey has been appointed director of Templeton Surgery Center located in Templeton, Calif.
In her new role, Gray is responsible for facility operations, including management, planning, and coordination of outpatient surgeries and patient care. She has more than 15 years of professional experience in the healthcare management field and has past experience in business management.
“I am excited about this new position and look forward to working with the Templeton Surgery Center’s accomplished staff of nurses, physicians and other medical professionals who demonstrate excellence in the delivery of patient care," Gray shares. “I also look forward to furthering the CHW Hospitals of the Central Coast’s commitment to bringing the most sophisticated surgical technology and medical expertise to the communities of Northern San Luis Obispo County and the entire Central Coast."
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Yale Ophthalmologist to Join NVISION Laser Eye Centers
Laser Eye Centers CEO Todd Cooper announces the appointment of Dr. Jimmy K. Lee to provide LASIK and cataract surgery at NVISION centers throughout Southern California.
"As we continue to grow our business throughout California and beyond, we seek surgeons with impeccable credentials and experience to underscore NVISION's status as a premier provider of LASIK and cataract services," Cooper reveals. "Dr. Lee specializes in laser vision correction surgery, including LASIK, LASEK, PRK and PTK. His surgical expertise also includes cataract surgery with presbyopia or astigmatism correction and corneal transplantation."
Lee states, "I am excited to bring my expertise to the NVISION team. I was impressed with the fact that more eye doctors in Southern California choose NVISION for themselves and their patients who need LASIK surgery. Their clinical outcomes are significantly better than the national average and they stand behind their work with a nationwide lifetime commitment to their patients."
Iowa Outpatient Clinics Set to Open in Fall
The Iowa River Landing outpatient clinic is on track to open in October 2012 with expectations of reducing visits to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ main campus by at least 200,000 annually, but officials say the hospital’s patient numbers could climb back to pre-River Landing levels in three years.
Dr. Jean Robillard, University of Iowa, vice president of medical affairs, says leaders envision a future where the on-campus hospital is used mostly for inpatient programs, such as surgeries and critical care, with outpatient functions moved when feasible to off-site clinics where parking and access is easier for patients.
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Houston Plastic Surgery Facility Receives AAAASF Certification
The Houston plastic surgery facility operated by Dr. Philip Straka was recently certified by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF).
Straka says he hopes the recent accreditation will assure patients of his dedication to serving patients with safe, effective treatment. He also says he is excited about offering patients the maximum level of comfort and peace of mind as they are undergoing a procedure to enhance their body and their quality of life.
Prowers Medical Center Recruits Oncology Providers and Neurologist
Prowers Medical Center, located in Colorado Springs, Colo., has successfully recruited oncology providers from the Memorial Cancer Medicine Specialists group in an effort to continue providing a much-needed service to local oncology patients.
Cancer Medicine Specialists providing oncology services through the Prowers Medical Center Outpatient Specialty Clinic include Dr. Dax Kurbegov, Dr. Robert J. Hoyer and Dr. Wendy Oatis, J.D.
In addition, the healthcare team and range of services continue to grow at the Prowers Medical Center Outpatient Specialty Clinic, adding Dr. Alexander Feldman, neurologist with the Advanced Neurological Evaluation and Treatment Center out of Denver.
Cleveland Surgery Center Brings Hope to Community
After years of planning and months of construction, the Cleveland Clinic's Twinsburg Health and Family Surgery Center opened in July, a welcome addition to a local economy devastated by the closure of the Chrysler Stamping Plant in 2010.
The medical center is expected to provide approximately $900,000 in state and local income taxes in 2012; the nonprofit hospital system does not pay property taxes.
Kansas City Med Spa Now Offering QuickLift Cosmetic Surgery
Vargas Face and Skin Center, a Kansas City Cosmetic Surgery and Facial Rejuvenation spa that provides a wide range of cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures aimed at helping men and women of all ages enhance their natural appearance and beauty, is proud to announce that Dr. Hannah Vargas will be offering the QuickLift cosmetic surgery procedure as part of their cosmetic and facial rejuvenation service offerings.
“The QuickLift is a breakthrough in cosmetic surgery, a minimally-invasive procedure that permanently suspends the underlying structures of the lower face," says Vargas, founder of Vargas Face and Skin Center in Kansas City. “The procedure was specifically designed for men and women who want to stay ahead of the aging process without having to undergo the recovery time associated with a conventional facelift. The result is a profound age-diminishing effect in the areas of the upper neck and lower face."
Montana Hospital Plans to Open Orthopedic ASC
Shriners Hospital for Children plans to build an outpatient orthopedic surgery center in spring of 2015 instead of its original concept of a seven-story acute care hospital.
The organization has decided on a 60,000 to 80,000-square-foot outpatient center at 4400 Clayton Ave. because there isn't a need for a large acute care hospital. The existing hospital at 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd. in Frontenac only has an inpatient census of 10 patients a day, says John Gloss, an administrator with Shriners Hospital for Children-St. Louis.
"We will be in such close proximity to (St. Louis) Children's Hospital that it makes sense for us to utilize their inpatient services," Gloss states. "We can take advantage of the inpatient capability that Children's has, but still have outpatient services at our place, as well as physical and occupational therapy."
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