A new survey found that 55% of healthcare workers plan to look for a job in the next year, adding pressure to ongoing workforce shortages in the field. The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Strategic Education,…
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AdventhHealth Manchester (Ky.) is adding cardiology services at its primary care clinic. The cardiology expansion and services will be led by cardiologist Steve Rosenthal, MD, according to a Sept. 2 news release from AdventHealth. AdventHealth has a network of more…
As surgical volumes surge and competition for talent intensifies, ASCs are rethinking how they cultivate the next generation of leaders. From emotional intelligence to formal training, three ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss their best practices in developing future leaders. …
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is investing $116 million to expand its campus in O’Fallon, Ill. Construction of a new outpatient surgery center, diagnostic imaging center and medical office building is underway, according to a Sept. 15 news release from the…
From bundled payments to measurable outcomes, two ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss their best practices in leveraging payer relationships. Question: How can ASCs leverage partnerships with payers to create more sustainable reimbursement structures? Editor’s note: These responses were edited…
Zachary, La.-based Lane Regional Medical Center has added gastroenterologist Diana Curras Martin, MD, to its gastroenterology department. Dr. Curras Martin completed her residency at Neptune, N.J.-based Jersey Shore University Medical Center and a fellowship at Loma Linda (Calif.) University Medical…
The Ambulatory Surgical Center Association has submitted its comments in response to CMS’ proposed payment rules for 2026. Here are five points outlined by the ASCA in its comments, according to a Sept. 15 news release shared with Becker’s: 1.…
As healthcare giants like Optum move to acquire gastroenterology groups, the landscape of GI care is rapidly evolving. Benjamin Levy III, MD, a gastroenterologist at University of Chicago Medicine, joined Becker’s to discuss how consolidation is reshaping practice operations. Question:…
From under-coded exams to misconfigured billing systems, radiology groups are losing revenue daily. One West Coast practice uncovered major losses tied to automation errors and poor queue oversight. Others miss reimbursement altogether due to basic demographic and authorization missteps. Uncover…
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Complex wounds don’t heal on a schedule — and traditional hospital-based care models often fall short once patients go home. In this session, Erich Lemker, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, Calif., shares how…
Oct 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Erich Lemker, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Community Regional Medical Center