The anesthesiology workforce is under growing strain as provider shortages, reimbursement cuts and burnout collide with rising surgical demand. Experts warn the combination threatens not only operating room efficiency but also patient access to timely care, particularly in rural communities.…
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Anesthesia workforce shortages are hitting ambulatory surgery centers hard, driving up labor costs and disrupting operations. With fewer anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists available, ASCs are paying more for staff, leaning on temporary providers, and in some cases delaying…
Here are five anesthesiologists who joined new hospitals and health systems or stepped into new roles, as reported by Becker’s in August:
Andrea Moyer, MD, has joined the West Plains, Mo.-based Ozarks Healthcare Heart and Lung Center as an invasive, noninterventional cardiologist, according to a Sept. 2 Ozark Radio News report. Dr. Moyer has more than 20 years of experience in cardiovascular…
Mudassar Ahmed, MD, has joined Georgia Heart Institute, part of Gainesville-based Northeast Georgia Health System, as chief cardiology officer. Dr. Ahmed is an interventional cardiologist who specializes in minimally invasive treatments for heart valve disease, according to a Sept. 2…
The nationwide neurologist shortage is straining inpatient care and forcing many hospitals to transfer patients they could otherwise treat. Few hospitals are capable of solving this issue with recruitment and retention alone. This report explores how teleNeurohospitalist programs are helping…
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Logistics are typically placed into a separate category from the upstream clinical workflow in the pharmacy. However, there are impactful solutions – both old and new that are quickly becoming the standard of practice as the stakes are raised unanimously…
Oct 23, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Amanda Awe, PharmD
Clinical Product Consultant, Curatio Advisors
Marc Choquette, PharmD, MBA
Specialty Pharmacy Manager, Saint Luke’s Health System (Kansas City, MO)
Between regulatory oversight, payer demands and hospital-driven consolidation, physician autonomy in clinical decision-making hasteadily eroded. Niazy Selim, MD, a private practice GI surgeon in Lake Charles, La., told Becker’s the current healthcare system leaves physicians practicing medicine “with their backs…
Orlando, Fla., is the best city to retire, according to a Sept. 2 WalletHub report, due to its absence of income, estate and inheritance taxes, and its wide range of recreational opportunities, The study evaluated 182 U.S. cities across 45…
Psychiatrist shortages, record emergency department visits and prolonged boarding are straining hospital capacity nationwide. But a new care model is easing the pressure — and improving patient flow. This report shares how hospitals are deploying a virtual, team-based approach to…
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