Author: Francesca Mathewes

Here are five states where new malpractice legislation has been proposed since Jan. 1, 2025: 1. Florida: State lawmakers have renewed efforts to repeal a 1990 law that restricts families from seeking economic damages in certain medical malpractice cases. The…

Here are five recently forged partnerships in the anesthesia industry, as reported by Becker’s: 1. The American Society of Anesthesiologists partnered with Rivanna, a developer of AI-enabled ultrasound imaging technology, to its Innovator Supporter Program to collaborate on innovations that…

Here are five gastroenterologists making recent Becker’s headlines: 1. Gastroenterologist Patrick Okolo, MD, was appointed chief medical officer of Sonoma Valley Hospital in Sonoma, Calif., according to the hospital’s October 2025 board letter. Dr. Okolo previously served as executive medical…

Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton, Ga., has broken ground on a new medical office building and outpatient center. According to an Oct. 17 news release, the 150,000-square-foot facility will house numerous services and physician practices, including cardiac care, bariatrics, general…

Lawmakers in the state House of Representatives have reinvigorated efforts to repeal a 1990 law that some say restricts families from seeking economic damages in medical malpractice cases, the Highland News-Sun reported Oct. 17. Here are five takeaways from the…

While the proposed 2026 Medicare physician payment schedule does include several updates to the ambulatory specialty model that the American Medical Association has long advocated for, it said in comments to CMS that there are still several areas in need…

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health has acquired Rapid Hills, S.D.-based Black Hills Plastic Surgery. According to an Oct. 16 news release, Black Hills Plastic Surgery offers cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, as well as nonsurgical cosmetic treatments.  The physician group…

Renton, Wash.-based Providence plans to permanently close four occupational medicine and workplace health services clinics in Portland, Ore., effective Nov. 7. The closure will affect 43 employees, according to an internal message sent to staff and obtained by Becker’s. Ben…

AI holds major promise for healthcare — particularly for independent ASCs and physician practices whose smaller teams may face significant administrative and regulatory burdens in their day-to-day.   Brian Bizub, CEO of Raleigh (N.C) Orthopaedic Clinic, recently joined Becker’s to discuss…

ASCs face numerous challenges when it comes to anesthesia costs and management as reimbursement cuts and payer pushback add pressure to existing staffing and economic issues. Reimbursement rates on a steady decline The average anesthesia reimbursement rate in 2023 was…