Michigan state Rep. Dave Prestin has announced plans to continue pursuing state licensure for anesthesiologist assistants. In a Sept. 3 news release, Mr. Prestin said the state is experiencing an “ever-increasing” patient load, and paving the way for CAA licensure…
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Lucas Buchanan, DO, has joined Maury Regional Medical Group Mid-South Gastroenterology in Columbia, Tenn. Dr. Buchanan specializes in diagnosing and treating digestive disorders and performing procedures such as colonoscopy, upper endoscopy and sigmoidoscopy. He joins a team of gastroenterology specialists…
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For compliance leaders, revenue cycle teams and legal counsel, audits are nothing new — but when the numbers don’t make sense, the stakes skyrocket. Statistically invalid findings can trigger major repayment demands, disrupt operations and damage reputations. In this session,…
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Pam D'Apuzzo, CPC, ACS‑EM, ACS‑MS, CPMA
Managing Director, VMG Health
In the competitive ASC market, joint ventures have become a cornerstone of growth. But Regent Surgical Health CEO Travis Messina argues that too many JV discussions begin in the wrong place: with management companies pitching solutions before understanding a partner’s…
Turnover among anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists is worsening staffing shortages and straining surgical access. On-call requirements are among the most important factors driving professionals out of the field. 1. Call duty is nearly universal 91% of anesthesiologists said…