The American Society of Anesthesiologists filed an amicus brief this week in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania supporting NorthStar Anesthesia in a lawsuit brought by UnitedHealthcare over the independent dispute resolution process under the No…
Author: Francesca Mathewes
Surgeons at Minot-based Dakota Surgical Center have launched a new initiative aimed at reducing the use of prescribed opioid pills after surgery, NBC and Fox-affiliated KFYR TV reported March 18, Seventy-five percent of illegal opioid use begins with pills prescribed…
The Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to ban noncompete agreements nationwide was one of the most closely watched regulatory efforts in recent healthcare labor history. From the agency’s first public signals in 2022 to a final rule that never took effect…
Helio Genomics and Quest Diagnostics have partnered to expand access to a blood-based liver cancer test across the U.S. Starting in April, providers with a Quest account will be able to order HelioLiver, a test designed for early detection of…
Anesthesiologists are calling for changes to how hospitals use O-negative blood as supplies remain critically low, according to a March article published in Anesthesiology Open. O-negative blood is limited, with about 8% of White/Caucasian individuals having the blood type and…
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U.S. News & World Report released its third annual “Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers” list, and more than 100 urology ASCs were included. U.S. News evaluated 4,357 ASCs across four specialties. Top-rated urology centers had on average a 31% lower severity-weighted…
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has asked Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth to pause its plan to transition its emergency room staffing contract for 180 days, NPR-affiliate KLCC reported March 18. Here are eight things to know about the transition controversy and what…
Gastroenterology has been a hub of innovation in robotic surgery, AI applications and other technology aimed at improving workflows and enhancing the effectiveness of diagnostic procedures. Part of the drive toward innovation is due to the growing demand for GI…
From the persistence of opioid dependency in patients post-procedure to workforce strain and decline, there are a number of trends putting increased pressure on anesthesiologists and their teams. Here are three recent studies scaring anesthesiologists: 1. A growing number of…
Partnerships between physicians, ASC management companies, hospitals, health systems and other healthcare stakeholders has become an industry standard as outpatient care becomes a strategic imperative for many organizations. Here are five new partnerships in the ASC space: 1. Borland Groover…