Author: Francesca Mathewes

As ASCs continue to grow in scope and complexity, leadership responsibilities are increasingly shared across administrative, operational and clinical roles.  But ASC administrators say certain functions — particularly those tied to quality, safety and staff development — should remain firmly…

The anesthesia workforce shortage is nothing new in healthcare — especially not for ASC leaders, who have cited the ongoing crisis as one of their top concerns in the year ahead. There are, however, new data, technology, clinical and policy…

Here are three physicians making headlines for clinical breakthroughs and notable firsts in surgical care: 1. Louisville, Ky.-based UofL Health has become the first health system in the state to treat a patient using histotripsy, a noninvasive ultrasound-based therapy for…

The American Society of Anesthesiologists is calling on Congress to hold health insurers accountable for policies that raise costs and limit access to surgical care, according to a statement submitted during two Jan. 22 hearings. The House Ways and Means…

Texas Tech Health El Paso will launch a new orthopedic surgery residency program at University Medical Center of El Paso beginning July 1.  According to a Jan. 23 news release, the five-year program will train three residents annually and aims…

As more independent and physician-owned ASCs shift toward new, complex ownership models involving hospitals, management services organizations and corporate stakeholders, the makeup of their leadership teams is also poised for transformation.  Three ASC leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss how…

Anesthesia and pain medicine have seen a number of advancements over the last several years, from advancements in cryoanalgesia to the widespread use of AI-assisted workflows and opioid-sparing techniques.  Mark Votjko, CRNA, with Delta Wave Anesthesia, recently joined Becker’s to…

Medicare Advantage markets remain highly concentrated across the U.S., according to the American Medical Association’s new report, “Competition in Health Insurance: A Comprehensive Study of U.S. Markets.” AMA researchers analyzed data from 2024 across 384 metropolitan areas, all 50 states…

Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has acquired Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging, an outpatient radiology company with 12 locations across the Las Vegas Valley. The acquisition adds diagnostic imaging services to Intermountain’s network of more than 80 clinics at over 65…

Consolidation among health insurers has damaging effects on independent physician practices and their patients, according to the American Medical Association’s new report, “Competition in Health Insurance: A Comprehensive Study of U.S. Markets.” AMA researchers analyzed data from 2024 across 384…