A one-day strike involving hundreds of healthcare workers across multiple Kaiser Permanente facilities in Northern California took place Sept. 8. The strike involved more than 600 certified registered nurse anesthetists and nurse midwives across more than 20 hospitals. Their strike…
Author: Francesca Mathewes
The ASC industry is a rapidly developing space, demanding a multifaceted, adaptable and dynamic approach to leadership. Six ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the qualities they believe are most important for ASC leaders to have and why. Editor’s note:…
In early August, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan piece of legislation allowing advanced practice registered nurses to practice independently. According to an Aug. 8 news release, APRNs in Wisconsin could previously practice under a collaborative agreement with a…
Raleigh, N.C.-based Compass Surgical Partners has appointed Chris Fromme as its new chief operating officer. According to a Sept. 9 news release, Mr. Fromme has more than 25 years of leadership in physician-led healthcare settings including ASCs, dental and behavioral…
Despite their known effectiveness and accuracy in identifying heart disease, few cardiologist offices in the U.S. have in-house CT scanners. The lack of in-office CT scanners often results in patients being referred to hospitals and imaging centers for further diagnostic…
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Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Corewell Health has broken ground on a new medical center that will include an ASC, CBS News Detroit reported Sept. 8. The 89,00-square-foot center will be located in Royal Oak, Mich., and is slated to open in…
Joint ventures with hospitals and health systems have become an increasingly important tenet of ASC growth and development, as the demand for outpatient surgery rises and the market becomes more competitive. Here are three trends shaping the way that ASC…
Michigan state Rep. Dave Prestin has announced plans to continue pursuing state licensure for anesthesiologist assistants. In a Sept. 3 news release, Mr. Prestin said the state is experiencing an “ever-increasing” patient load, and paving the way for CAA licensure…
While the anesthesia workforce faces significant workforce pressures and financial challenges, including sinking reimbursement rates and a wave of retiring practitioners. However, there are several developments promising a brighter future ahead in the specialty. Physician leadership Anesthesiologists may be increasingly…
Michael Sisson, MD, an anesthesiologist, has died at age 77, according to an obituary published by the Cape Cod Times Sept. 4. Dr. Sisson earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Tufts University in Boston. He went on to…