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
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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,…
AI-powered search is the new front door for patients. But if your access data is inaccurate or inconsistent you’re not just missing clicks–you’re losing patients and revenue to digital leakage. Discover how to transform data management from a back-office burden…
Sep 23, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Morgan Beschle
VP, Product Management at Kyruus Health
Caroline Stacey
Founder and CEO Caroline Stacey and Co.
Joey Seliski
Director of Digital Health Operations, Allegheny Health Network
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…
Male anesthesiologists in the early stages of their careers earn significantly more than their female peers, whether employed or independent, according to Medscape’s online salary tool. Among independent anesthesiologists, men earn an average of $366,461 annually, while women earn $314,844…
Salt Lake City is the city where anesthesiologists with 15 to 21 years of experience are paid the most on average, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. Here are the 10 best-paying cities for mid- to late-career anesthesiologists, along with the…
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research (DOR) and partners have received a $5 million grant from the American Heart Association to study how artificial intelligence can improve cardiovascular disease screening and treatment. Led by David Ouyang, MD,…