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As the migration of outpatient surgeries accelerates, some hospitals are showing resistance, particularly as higher-acuity procedures begin to shift to the ASC setting.  While this is not a universal stance across all health systems, some leaders believe the reluctance from…

Anesthesiologist pay varies by specialty, with cardiac anesthesiologists earning the highest average, according to survey data from Marit Health, a salary transparency platform for physicians and advanced practice providers. Here’s the average total compensation of anesthesiologist pay by specialty:

Hospital Sisters Health System St. Elizabeth’s Hospital broke ground on a new outpatient surgery center and medical office building in O’Fallon, Ill. The $50 million facility will include four operating suites, two additional procedure rooms, six post-anesthesia care rooms, 16…

While physicians are increasingly shifting towards hospital, health system or private equity-owned practices, the state of independent practice looks different from specialty to specialty. Here’s where independent practice stands across five physician specialties:  Anesthesiology Cardiology Gastroenterology  Ophthalmology Orthopedics 

As anesthesia reimbursement rates decline and workforce shortages mount, ASCs are exploring alternative anesthesia delivery models to ensure cost efficiency and consistent coverage.  From CRNA-only care to insourcing and surgeon fees, here are three new structures ASCs are using: CRNA-only…

On July 15, CMS issued its proposed rule for its 2026 physician fee schedule, that included a 3.6% bump to physician payments. The policy proposal includes several updates to programs and reimbursement rates specific to anesthesia and chronic pain treatment,…

Here are three anesthesia partnerships Becker’s has reported on since July 1: 1. Alpharetta, Ga.-based Premier Anesthesia has forged a new partnership with Salina (Kan.) Regional Health Center. The new partnership will support SRHC’s transition to a hospital-employed anesthesia model.…

A recent study has identified a potential new tool to help detect gastrointestinal cancers — the platelet-to-high-density lipoprotein ratio, or PHR. Researchers analyzed data from more than 19,000 adults in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, spanning from 2010…

Pigeon, Mich.-based Scheurer Health has relocated and expanded its urgent care services to a new 5,000-square-foot facility in Bad Axe, Mich., citing increased patient demand and limited space at its former Meijer location, according to a July 30 report from…