As hospital-ASCs dynamics evolve, some health systems are seen as allies in outpatient care expansion, while others are seen as stalling progress. Janet Carlson, executive director of Commonwealth Pain & Spine, spoke with Becker’s about what makes an ideal hospital…
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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for about 695,000 deaths annually and costing the nation nearly $320 billion each year, according to the CDC. As more cardiac procedures move to outpatient settings, the global…
The average starting salary for cardiologists has risen to $470,000 in 2025, a 19% increase from $396,000 in 2024, according to Dallas-based AMN Healthcare’s 2025 “Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives” published Aug.5. Cardiology’s growth outpaced the average…
California, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and North Carolina are the top states for new ASCs reported by Becker’s in 2025. Below is a breakdown of the new ASCs in these five states so far this year California Missouri New…
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners reported second-quarter revenue of $826.2 million, an 8.4% year-over-year increase that surpassed Wall Street expectations, according to its earnings report released Aug. 5. Here are five more things to know: 1. Same-facility revenues increased by 5.1%…
The average annual total compensation for cardiologists is $586,573, but earnings can vary significantly depending on the subspecialty, according to survey data from Marit Health, a salary transparency platform for physicians and advanced practice providers. Here’s a breakdown of average…
ASC ownership and leadership have undergone significant changes in recent years, as more independent and physician-owned ASCs shift toward increasingly complex and consolidated arrangements involving hospitals, private equity and corporate stakeholders. But for Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina, physician ownership and leadership…
Amid policy shifts like the No Surprises Act, insurers are deploying increasingly sophisticated strategies to delay, deny or reduce payments for anesthesia services, four anesthesia leaders told Becker’s. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Question:…
Health systems face a trifecta of challenges: post-pandemic burnout, workforce shortages and rising pressure to improve retention. At Advocate Health — created in 2022 through the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health — the solution wasn’t more perks.…
Sep 18, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM America/Chicago
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Suzanna J. Fox, MD
Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive Advocate Health
James Gilligan
Vice President Health Systems and Group Partnerships, AMA
GLP‑1 receptor agonists are widely recognized for aiding weight loss and controlling blood sugar, but access remains limited — especially for Medicare and Medicaid patients. That might change with a new CMS pilot program, The Washington Post reported Aug. 1.…