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AMSURG Reminds Americans to Seek Care in Fight Against Colorectal Cancer
With 200,000 Colonoscopies Missed in 2020, National Leader in Colorectal Cancer Detection and Prevention Stresses Importance of Early Detection and Treatment
Read MoreNational Glaucoma Awareness Month: Halt the Sneak Thief of Sight with Early Detection
Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss in the United States. More than 3 million people in the United States, and over 60 million people worldwide, have glaucoma.
Read MoreA closer look at AMSURG CRC prevention, screening efforts — 4 Qs with Dr. Jay Popp
AMSURG, the ambulatory division of Nashville, Tenn.-based Envision Healthcare and a leading colonoscopy provider, made a similar recommendation at the start of this year.
Read MoreAMSURG Says 200,000 People Missed Their Colonoscopies This Year
“Unlike any other cancer, if you find a polyp, a pre-cancerous growth, during a colonoscopy, you can remove it,” said Dr. John Popp, Medical Director at AMSURG.
Read MoreAMSURG Reports Nearly 200,000 Patients Have Missed Colonoscopies Since Start of Pandemic
AMSURG, a division of Envision Healthcare and a national leader in providing outpatient endoscopic procedures, released new data today on the impact COVID-19 has had on colonoscopies, a vital medical screening test used to detect, prevent and treat colon cancer.
Read MoreAMSURG is Proud to Exceed National Benchmarks for Patient Experience Scores
In the midst of a global pandemic, AMSURG’s partnering ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are proud to continue to exceed the national benchmarks for Press Ganey’s patient experience surveys. The delivery of safe, quality patient care remains a priority for the organization.
Read MoreAMSURG Centers Excel in Patient Experience
Surgery centers across the AMSURG network work diligently to deliver an ideal experience and safe, high-quality care to our patients every day. Eight of our centers have consistently exceeded patient experience goals and were awarded the 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award.
Read MoreShort Hills Surgery Center Shows Flexibility During COVID-19, Serves Community Need
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt America’s healthcare system, AMSURG’s ASC partners have displayed remarkable flexibility and ambition in augmenting the capabilities of their centers to help stabilize their communities and keep patients safe.
Read MoreBOSS Fills Community Need Through Center Reallocation
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve, AMSURG’s centers are responding with ingenuity and are meeting the needs in their communities to support long-term population health.
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