Author: Patsy Newitt

From inefficient OR time use to anesthesia costs, seven leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the most overlooked cost factors affecting ASCs’ financial situations.  Editor’s note: These responses have been edited lightly for clarity and length.  Question: What is the most…

As maintaining a private practice grows more challenging, identifying hidden costs is essential to protecting physician practices’ bottom lines.  Medical Economics reported on 10 hidden costs hurting physician practices’ finances in an April 28 article: 1. Outdated EHR and technology:…

From reliable staffing to mutual respect, 10 ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what makes a strong anesthesia partner.  Question: What qualities make for a strong anesthesia partner in today’s ASC environment? Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for…

What would make physicians’ daily lives better? Becker’s asked 15 physicians for one change, big or small, that would make the biggest impact on their workday. Editor’s note: These responses have been edited lightly for clarity and length.  Benjamin Cooper,…

Sheldon Taub, MD, a gastroenterologist at Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center with 45 years of experience, joined Becker’s to discuss the rewarding yet increasingly complex path of pursuing a medical career. Editor’s note: This response has been edited lightly for clarity…

United Surgical Partners International, the ASC arm of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, is sharpening its strategic focus on orthopedic-driven centers, executives said during Tenet’s April 29 earnings call.  Here are six key points to know:  1. USPI’s growth strategy is bolstered…

Here are four ASC controversies Becker’s has reported on since March 31. 1. Patrick Campbell, a former nurse at North Platte (Neb.) Surgery Center, has been charged with stealing prescription medication from the facility. Mr. Campbell was charged in U.S.…

Becker’s has reported on five hospital closures in April.  For ASCs, this might result in an influx in patients who have lost access to services through providers at hospitals or outpatient departments. Here are the five hospital closures: 1. Orlando…

Fujifilm has released two new gastroscopes — the EG-840T and the EG-840TP — as part of its next-generation 800 series, according to an April 30 news release. Both devices work with Fujifilm’s endoscopic imaging system, which uses LED multi-light technology…

Patrick Conway, MD, CEO of Optum Rx, has been named CEO of Optum,  the healthcare services arm of UnitedHealth Group and parent company of ASC chain SCA Health,  effective May 6. Here are five things to know: 1. Dr. Conway…