CMS finalized its 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reducing reimbursement for many cardiology procedures performed in hospital settings. Beginning in 2026, Medicare will reduce the portion of hospital payments that covers indirect practice costs by 50%, resulting in about a…
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Medical and Surgical Practice Playbook: 6 Steps to Reduce Infections and Staff Burnout Physician practices nationwide face mounting operational pressures. Staffing shortages, higher patient volumes and administrative complexity continue to challenge efficiency, leading to burnout, financial strain and lower patient…
Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions now cost the U.S. more than $420 billion, yet many payer-led interventions fail to engage patients early enough to prevent low-value procedures and rising costs. This new report from TailorCare shows what happens when patients are guided…
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In May, President Donald Trump nominated Casey Means, MD, for the position of surgeon general, replacing his former nominee, Janette Nesheiwat, MD. Dr. Means’ confirmation hearing, originally scheduled for Oct. 30, has been postponed, as Dr. Means went into labor,…
Oregon Health & Science University runs 53 ORs across 4 sites and performs nearly 39,000 cases a year. With financial pressure and rising surgical volume, perioperative leaders needed a faster, more reliable way to staff rooms and sustain morale. This…
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Regional anesthesia is moving from “nice to have” to a core component of orthopedic care by easing pain, accelerating recovery and expanding what’s possible in outpatient surgery. Yet many groups leave clinical and financial value on the table due to…
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The Doylestown (Penn.) Surgery Center has closed, leaders confirmed to Becker’s Oct. 30. The ASC was jointly owned by Doylestown Hospital, Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health, Rothman Orthopaedics, Leawood, Kan.-based NueHealth and 10 surgeons. “Rothman remains deeply committed to providing world-class access…
Nearly half of hospital revenue cycle leaders say denials are their top financial concern — outranking labor shortages, reimbursement cuts and analytics gaps. While many teams focus on rework, high-performing hospitals are looking upstream. This short report offers 10 strategies…
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How proactive CFOs are protecting revenue, strengthening compliance, and preparing for sweeping Medicaid changes Q1 2026 is coming fast—and with it, Medicaid cuts, tighter margins, and new documentation and compliance requirements. Hospitals in ACA expansion states and rural communities face…
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Here are six leadership appointments in the ASC industry since Oct. 2, as reported by Becker’s: 1. UnitedHealth Group’s Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, named Ben Eklo chief financial officer, effective Nov. 1. He will replace Roger…