Author: Francesca Mathewes

Here are five recent clinical and technological advances in gastroenterology, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Chan Medical School became the first medical center to complete a procedure using the WallFlex Biliary Plus RX fully covered stent. The…

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health has broken ground on a new outpatient surgical center in Leland, N.C., StarNews Online reported April 29.  The center will address the growing need for surgical care in the region, according to the report. The project…

Here are five updates on milestones in surgical robotics, as reported by Becker’s:  1. LEM Surgical’s Dynamis robot for spine surgery earned FDA 510(k) clearance. The robot is the first multi-arm system for hard-tissue surgery. One arm is for surgical…

Here are three disruptions to healthcare delivery and growth that are challenging physicians.  Declining transparency and reimbursement  Physician pay cuts continue to put increasing financial strain on physician practices and ASCs. CMS finalized a 2.83% physician pay cut for its…

Here are five cardiologists in recent headlines, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Kipp Slicker, DO, spearheaded the opening of a new cardiology center in Cedartown, Ga., through Rome, Ga.-based AdventHealth Redmond. The new office is the seventh cardiology practice in…

Here are 15 updates on unionization efforts by physicians, nurses and other healthcare workers in April, as reported by Becker’s: 1. On April 23, Northwest Medicine United filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to become the union…

President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the U.S. surgeon general, Janette Nesheiwat, MD, is facing scrutiny regarding her qualifications for the position, CBS News reported April 24.  Here are 10 things to know about Dr. Nesheiweat and the pushback against…

The Trump administration has imposed a plethora of tariffs for nearly all U.S. imports, with higher tariffs being placed on countries including Canada, Mexico and China.  While the lasting effects of the tariffs remain to be seen, their implementation carries…

Ophthalmology, cardiology and orthopedics were at the center of physician practice merger and acquisition activity in Q1, according to an April 16 blog post by Nashville, Tenn.-based law firm Bass, Berry & Sims.  Ophthalmology Cardiology Orthopedics 

Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., plans to launch the state’s first certified anesthesiologist assistant master’s program.  According to an April 23 news release, students may complete their degree in 24 months. The program includes coursework in pharmacology, airway management, perioperative…