From single-anesthesia cancer treatments to AI-assisted workflows and advanced recovery techniques, anesthesia is driving a new wave of surgical innovation. These five developments are reshaping how anesthesia is delivered — making care safer, faster and more connected across every surgical…
Author: Sophie Eydis
Stony Brook (N.Y.) Medicine has appointed Allison McLarty, MD, as chief of its division of cardiothoracic surgery, effective Nov. 17. Dr. McLarty has been a member of the faculty since 1997, most recently serving as interim chief. She is also…
Millions of Americans with uncomplicated heartburn continue to undergo unnecessary upper endoscopies. Motive Medical Intelligence — a healthcare analytics company focused on reducing low-value care — studied more than 100 million insurance claims from July 2022 through June 2024 and…
The Association of Black Cardiologists launched a nationwide initiative to address disparities in cardiovascular awareness and care across underserved communities. The “Every Heart Counts: ABC Cardiology Deserts Campaign” is focused on reaching Black, Hispanic, rural and low-income populations through targeted…
GLP-1 receptor agonists — the drug class that includes Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro — were linked to improved survival among colon cancer patients in a new observational study from UC San Diego. Researchers analyzed clinical data from more than 6,800…
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CapsoVision, a medical device developer, submitted an application Nov. 6 to the FDA requesting breakthrough device designation for its CapsoCam UGI capsule, aimed at detecting early-stage pancreatic cancer. The device offers panoramic imaging of the upper gastrointestinal tract and enables…
Anesthesia shortages continue to squeeze ASCs, pushing many to search for new ways to maintain procedural access. SedAssure, a new sedation management company led by CEO Marc Koch, MD, aims to close those gaps with a model built around safety,…
As anesthesia groups confront workforce constraints and rising case volumes, leaders are turning to remote and tele-enabled models to extend coverage and improve efficiency. The shift is being driven by technology, staffing shortages and the growing demand for anesthesia in…
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health has named Michael Lipinski, MD, as director of research for the Lee Health Heart Institute. Dr. Lipinski is a practicing interventional cardiologist with more than 12 years of experience in cardiovascular research. He previously served…
Anesthesia groups are facing mounting pressure to demonstrate measurable value as reimbursement declines, staffing shortages intensify and hospitals reevaluate contract structures. Once viewed primarily as clinical support services, anesthesia practices are reshaping their models to show direct contributions to quality,…