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The percentage of physicians working in a solo practice setting has consistently decreased since 2014, according to data from the American Medical Association.  The organization released its Physician Practice Benchmark Report May 29, which includes data on the distribution of…

Priyantha Ranaweera, MD, is a Harvard-trained interventional cardiologist and medical director of Manhattan Specialists Center in Manhattan, Kan. With over 20 years of global medical experience, Dr. Ranaweera specializes in peripheral interventions, heart catheterizations and advanced device implantation. Reflecting on…

A new management services organization based in Wyoming is on a mission to help rural ASCs stay independent, and in the hands of local physicians. ASCend, founded by CEO Linda Bedwell and COO and CFO Norberto Orellana, was designed to…

Two men residing in Doral, Fla., face charges for performing procedures at New World Medical & Mystic Cosmetic Surgery without a license, Local 10 reported June 11.  What happened?

Here are three anesthesiologists who have made headlines in the last two weeks: 1. U.S. Anesthesia Partners has named Kurt Jones, MD, as its chief clinical officer. Dr. Jones has been with USAP for nine years, serving in a variety…

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation that would give the state’s attorney general more authority to review and potentially block healthcare mergers and acquisitions.  The bill would also prohibit healthcare sale-leaseback arrangements by private equity firms and require…

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia found that tailored feedback to surgeons dramatically reduces excessive opioid prescriptions for common surgeries. Here are seven findings from the study, published June 11 in JAMA Surgery:…

In a commentary piece published June 12 in The Carolina Journal, business developer David Hogg argues that North Carolina’s “centrally planned healthcare economy” has contributed to some of the highest healthcare costs in the nation. Here are 10 key takeaways:…

Capital Cardiology Associates, a partner practice of Cardiovascular Logistics, has appointed Kevin Longacker as COO.  Mr. Longacker has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare, manufacturing and technology industries, focusing on financial leadership, operational transformation and strategic growth,…

The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation has hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill advocating for a new standard of care in anesthesia monitoring.  The foundation, which is dedicated to improving anesthesia patient safety through research, education and advocacy, is advocating for…