The University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing has received approval to launch a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia program, according to an Aug. 18 Kilgore News Herald report. The three-year, post-baccalaureate degree will train critical care…
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Cardiology is rapidly shifting to the outpatient setting, with CMS’ proposed 2026 payment rule adding more than 200 ASC-eligible procedures and paving the way for wider adoption of high-acuity cardiac care in ASCs. Here are five cardiology procedures driving the…
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville has received $3 million to expand its nurse anesthetists program, the Arkansas Democrat Gazette reported Aug. 18. The Alice L. Walker Foundation contributed $2 million, and the nearby…
Outpatient anesthesia is evolving quickly as new tools, techniques and care models emerge. From artificial intelligence to innovative staffing models, five anesthesia leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the new tools shifting outpatient anesthesia. Question: What new tools or techniques are…
An Alabama physician has pleaded guilty to his role in a $6 million telemedicine fraud scheme involving durable medical equipment and genetic testing, the Justice Department announced Aug. 18. What happened?
Private equity firm Great Hill Partners has acquired a majority interest in Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, according to an Aug. 13 news release. Here are four more things to know: 1. Blue Cloud is the nation’s largest operator of…
ASCs are rapidly becoming the setting of choice for a growing share of surgical procedures, but as patient acuity rises and payment models shift, the anesthesia workforce is grappling with mounting pressures. Five anesthesia leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the…
The continuous escalation of staffing challenges and the financial complexities of anesthesia care are squeezing ASCs’ bottom lines. Labor costs While staffing and retention are often cited as significant workforce challenges for ASCs, the cost of maintaining fair compensation for…
New Mexico is the state where certified anesthesiologist assistants are paid the most in 2025, according to a salary analysis by BagMask, a specialized anesthesia job board. The analysis, conducted in June, reviewed full-time job postings that listed both minimum…
Women First PC in Winchester, Va., will close in September, according to a public notice posted by the Winchester Star Aug. 18. Heather Reese, MD, will be closing her practice due to long term health issues. The last day of…