Mount Sinai South Nassau has expanded its anesthesia services, partnering with Greater New York Anesthesia Services. The physician-led anesthesia group will provide full anesthesia services for the hospital, according to an Aug. 21 news release from U.S. Anesthesia Partners. The…
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The corporatization of anesthesiology — driven by private equity activity, hospital acquisitions and national practice roll-ups — is transforming how care is delivered, raising concerns about costs, access and physician autonomy. Here are five key dynamics shaping the trend: 1.…
Walnut Creek, Calif.-based American Psychiatric Centers agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle allegations it submitted false psychotherapy claims to government payers, the Justice Department said in an Aug. 20 news release. What happened?
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A Lake Forest, Ill., physician was sentenced to 34 months in prison for fraud, hiding assets and lying to the IRS about his ability to pay $1.6 million in taxes, penalties and interest, the Justice Department said in an Aug.…
Women who experience stalking or obtain a restraining order face significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease, according to research published Aug. 11 in Circulation. The study analyzed data from more than 66,000 U.S. women between 2001 and 2021 in the…
Orthopedic and musculoskeletal (MSK) practices face an uphill battle: complex codes, payer scrutiny and limited staff capacity make revenue loss almost inevitable. Denials, delays and rework not only drain margins but also pull focus from patient care.In this session, attendees…
Oct 14, 2025 11:00 PM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Mark Herzog
Principal Solutions Specialist, Veradigm
At Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health, a new scheduling strategy is giving physicians full, reliable block time in ASCs. “For physicians, block time is everything,” Sarah Sterling, executive of operations for Sutter Health’s Surgery Center division, told Becker’s. “Empty blocks mean…
Becker’s has reported on a total of 17 new cardiology ASCs, physician practices and clinics opening this year. Here’s a breakdown of the four states with the most openings: 1. Pennsylvania: 5 2. Florida: 3 3. California: 2 4. Virginia:…