Author: Patsy Newitt

The Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction initiative from CMS is set to take effect Jan. 1, 2026, introducing new prior authorization requirements for select services. Here are seven things to know: 1. The WISeR model will launch as a pilot…

As anesthesia practices confront shifting case volumes, tighter reimbursements and growing cost pressures, flexibility has become a defining skill for long-term success.  Brian Cohen, MD, administrative chief of Miami Anesthesia Services, joined Becker’s to discuss how transparency, collaboration and active…

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, the ASC arm of Tenet Healthcare, reported third-quarter revenue of $1.28 billion, an 11.9% increase from the same period last year, according to financial documents released Oct. 28. Here are five things to know: 1. The…

ASCs are entering what Jenny Bono, administrator of the Joint Replacement Center of Lake Charles (La.), calls an “accelerated maturation period.”  Over the next five years, she expects ASCs to evolve not only in size and volume but also in…

As anesthesia groups navigate workforce shortages and cost pressures, collaboration between anesthesiologists and CRNAs becomes increasingly vital. Brian Cohen, MD, administrative chief of Miami Anesthesia Services, joined Becker’s to discuss how transparency and education are critical for alignment.  Editor’s note:…

Four states are emerging as focal points in the national debate over updating the title “physician assistant” to “physician associate,” according to an Oct. 28 news release from the American Academy of Physician Associates. In April, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek…

Kristen Richards, the vice president of ambulatory care at Cardiovascular Logistics, a national , physician-led cardiovascular platform, joined Becker’s to discuss the obstacles to the outpatient migration of cardiovascular procedures.  Editor’s note: This interview was edited lightly for clarity and…

From changing patient expectations to economic pressures, ASC leaders are warning of underrecognized trends that could catch the industry off guard. Here are three emerging shifts ASCs may not be ready for: 1. Rising patient technology expectations ASCs need to…

As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, hospitals and physician practices across the country are facing growing uncertainty.  For physicians, telehealth benefits expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic expired Oct. 1 and the federal government ended CMS reimbursement for…

Alignment, transparency and shared goals are the core elements that make a strong anesthesia partner for ASCs. Two anesthesia leaders joined Becker’s to describe their ideal anesthesia partner.  Question: What does a strong partnership between anesthesia and ASC leadership look…