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AMSURG Performs More Than 1 Million Colonoscopies in 2022
AMSURG, a division of Envision Healthcare and a national leader in outpatient care, is continuing its mission to help people maintain their health and raise awareness about the importance of timely, appropriate screenings in the fight against colorectal cancer.
Read MoreVideo: Colon Cancer Survivor and Endoscopy Technician Urges People to Get Screened
Video: Colon Cancer Survivor and Endoscopy Technician Urges People to Get Screened
Read MoreWhy Doctors and Other Health Care Workers Are Staying Vigilant in COVID Fight
“The 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers at Nashville-based Envision Healthcare are a part of that courageous team. They have cared for nearly 7 million COVID-19 patients — including community members in Tennessee. To these healthcare heroes, we are forever indebted.”
Read MoreAMSURG Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
AMSURG launched in 1992 as a pioneer in the ambulatory surgery center industry, originating a physician partnership model that endures today. Our original focus was endoscopy centers, but we quickly expanded to include ophthalmology, orthopedic and multi-specialty centers. Today, AMSURG is an industry innovator, advocate, and source for patients to find quality care in their communities.
Read MoreMount Sinai Researchers Report Increasing Incidence of Early-Onset Colorectal Precancerous Lesions
A recent study co-authored by AMSURG Medical Director Dr. Jay Popp and researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows an increase in early-onset colorectal cancer in patients under age 50.
Read MoreNeed a Gastroenterologist? Look Past Average
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel of primary care and prevention experts, recently issued new guidelines that recommend individuals of average risk begin colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings at age 45 instead of age 50.
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 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.
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