Omaha, Neb.-based Creighton University will launch a Doctor of Nursing Practice-Nurse Anesthesia program in August 2027 to address the national shortage of certified registered nurse anesthetists, particularly in rural areas. The curriculum will include more than 2,500 clinical hours and…
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Spine surgeon Richard Westmark, MD, performed the first outpatient spine procedure at an ASC utilizing PathKeeper Surgical’s system. The system uses AI and 3D cameras to provide real-time surgical guidance and eliminates traditional intraoperative CT, according to a Nov. 24…
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CMS will make significant changes to ASC and outpatient surgery reimbursement next year. In the 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Final Rule, published Nov. 21, CMS outlined plans to increase ASC pay and allow for…
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Los Angeles-based Commons Clinic is positioning itself as a physician-led counterweight to healthcare consolidation, backed by investors who believe independent surgeons are essential to the future of surgical care. For John Loser, founder and general partner of Floating Point, a…
A physician in Cordele, Ga., has pleaded guilty to his role in a $24 million scheme to defraud Medicare. What happened? What comes next?
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Facing an ongoing staffing crisis and declining reimbursement rates, the recruitment, retention and financial management of anesthesia providers and their services persist as a top concern among ASC leaders. Leaders have turned to a wide range of strategies to attract…