Here are 10 anesthesiologist lawsuits Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 1: 1. Ajay Aggarwal, MD, an anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician, agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations that he submitted false claims to government healthcare programs for…
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Anesthesiologists working in academic settings earn a median total compensation of $450,000, compared to $500,000 in nonacademic roles, according to Marit Health data. Three key takeaways: 1. The 10% difference between academic and nonacademic anesthesiologist pay is relatively modest compared…
The American College of Cardiology has established the Connect-HCM digital registry to broaden understanding of, improve access to care for, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, one of the most common genetic cardiovascular diseases, according to an Aug. 19 news release. Sponsored by Bristol…
For many ASCs, the accreditation experience can feel more like a burden than a benefit — with shifting survey standards, inconsistent processes and surveyors who lack ASC-specific expertise. The result? Wasted time, operational inefficiencies and frustrated staff. In this report,…
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Length of stay can be a proxy for every operational challenge in a hospital — and The Queen’s Health Systems was feeling the strain. ED admissions were delayed, transfers were turned away and the financial toll kept rising. Their solution?…
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Hospitals and health plans are no longer judged solely by what happens during an inpatient stay. With CMS tightening star ratings, HEDIS measures and value-based thresholds, providers and payers must manage quality and costs across the full continuum — especially…
Sep 25, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Nicole Sunder
Senior Director, Solution Design PointClickCare
Howard Brill
Senior Vice President, Population Health and Quality Monroe Plan
Antonio Rios, MD, FACP, CPE
Chief of Population Health Northeast Georgia Health System
Marissa Bloomer, RN, BSN, CMCN
Vice President, Population Health Curative
Arshad Rahim, MD, MBA, FACP
Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Population Health Mount Sinai Health System
For many health systems, Epic Community Connect seems like a win-win: access for affiliates, scale for hosts. But all too often, key issues are overlooked — from governance and readiness to role clarity and long-term support. The result? Friction, confusion…
Sep 25, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Stephanie Murray
Senior Director, Epic Services, CereCore
Lyndsay Schuering
Consulting Project Manager, Epic Services, CereCore
The ASC industry has seen a slew of regulatory changes and a significant deal activity in the last several months, from CMS’ recently proposed rules for 2026 to the continued growth of industry giants like Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International. …
Empty block time — unused operating room capacity that delays patients, wastes resources and frustrates staff — can eat away at an ASCs’ bottom line. Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has taken a bold step to address this challenge. Instead of…
While malpractice filings have declined nearly 20% in 10 years, the severity of claims is rising, according to a new analysis from Claggett, Sykes & Garza Trial Lawyers. In 2024 alone, payouts reached $4.93 billion, averaging $433,000 per case. Here…