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Pearland, Texas-based Kelsey-Seybold clinic has been steadily expanding its ASC presence in the Houston area, Fox 26 Houston reported Nov. 5.  Currently, Kelsey-Seybold has five ASCs in the state, including in Houston, North Houston, Memorial Village, Spring and Sugar Land. …

CMS issued its final policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule Oct. 31, alongside other updates to Medicare policy. ASC leaders had feared that the update may be delayed amid the ongoing federal shutdown, which has caused…

Gastroenterologists are raising concerns about the CMS’ finalized payment policies, according to a joint statement from the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. “We are extremely frustrated that CMS chose to forge ahead…

Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center has added 1,705 more surgeries and reclaimed more than 257,000 case minutes between fiscal years 2021 and 2024 — a gain driven by predictive analytics designed to make every operating room minute count. Behind that…

Cardiology has solidified its place in the world of outpatient care as CMS adds new procedures to the ASC covered procedures list and patient and physician preferences become more aligned with outpatient settings. Les Jebson, administrator of Prisma Health’s Orthopedics…

The procurement and management of anesthesia services is a top concern for ASC leaders as declining reimbursement rates put pressure on surgical efficiency and operating room flow. Two leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss the anesthesia strategies that may no…

Today’s cardiology leaders are navigating an era of strategic growth, innovation and access expansion. With shifting procedure sites, workforce constraints and reimbursement dynamics, cardiology departments must enhance value, optimize operations and maintain high-quality care while adapting to new market pressures.…

Here are three lawsuits involving physicians and physician groups Becker’s has reported on in the last month: 1. Three former leaders and three physicians at Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health are being sued for alleged retaliation and fraud in a lawsuit…

Below is a list of five cardiology leaders in the U.S. who have made a positive impact on their organizations and the profession. Editor’s note: This is not a list of top cardiologists, but rather a list highlighting professional accomplishments.…

Anesthesiology leaders are navigating unprecedented financial pressure and structural changes. Faced with declining reimbursements, rising costs and shifting care models, leaders are walking a tightrope to maintain patient safety and operational efficiency while operating on tighter margins than ever before.…