Staff Reports

Transmural Systems, a leader in pioneering electrosurgical structural heart therapies, obtained 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for TELLTALE – the first and only cleared and dedicated electrosurgical guidewire system to prevent coronary obstruction in patients undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) for both native aortic stenosis and bioprosthetic valve failure.

On November 21, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) final rule. The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) supports key policy updates in the rule that will enhance beneficiary access to vital surgical services, lower costs for patients and reduce long-term spending for the Medicare program.

Viseon reports the first patient treated using Hubble EXCITE in a glioblastoma brain surgery by Dr. Ian Lee, Residency Program Director, Co-Director Hermelin Brain Tumor Center, Neurosurgeon at Henry Ford Health. The Hubble EXCITE device was used through a left parietal craniotomy for dissection and fluorescence guided imaging.

Medtronic Neurovascular, a pioneer and global leader in stroke care, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Adam S. Arthur as Chief Medical Officer, effective September 30, 2025. Dr. Arthur brings more than 20 years of experience as a practicing neurosurgeon, having previously served as Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. His leadership in clinical trials and commitment to innovation have driven improved outcomes for stroke patients and advanced the field of neurovascular care.

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) submitted comments in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) 2026 proposed payment rule for ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) and hospital outpatient departments (HOPD) today.

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital has announced the official launch of its Arjo MOVE program, embraced by employees and staff as “Mission Move Well: Where Every Move is Part of the Mission,” beginning June 16, 2025. This initiative demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to achieving its mission of zero injuries for both patients and caregivers.