Between 2018 and 2023, Medicare payments to physicians for gastrointestinal procedures such as colonoscopies and esophagogastroduodenoscopies declined significantly, with inflation-adjusted cuts of over 22% for both procedures, according to 2024 report in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Here are four…
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Here are three recent policy moves affecting state noncompete laws and other employment contract regulations since May 1, 2025, as reported by Becker’s: 1. In June, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that imposes stricter limitations on restrictive covenants…
As healthcare continues migrating toward outpatient procedures and value-based models, there are a number of federal policies that ASC leaders and physicians are watching and preparing for. Five ASC and outpatient leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss which federal policies…
Cardiovascular Logistics, a national, physician-owned cardiovascular platform, has appointed Mark Victor, MD, as president of the Mid-Atlantic region for CVL. According to a July 8 news release, Dr. Victor also serves as CEO of Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia, based in…
As healthcare continues its shift toward outpatient care and value-based models, orthopedic surgeons are finding themselves at the intersection of payer dynamics and clinical innovation. Brett Shore, MD, president and CEO of Shore Orthopedics and an orthopedic surgeon with DISC…
Generative AI for clinical documentation has shown significant promise in reducing administrative workloads, alleviating clinician burnout, and enhancing the patient experience. Yet there remains untapped potential in leveraging patient-clinician conversations to automate critical business functions, particularly across revenue cycle management.…
Jul 29, 2025 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM America/Chicago
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Dr. Charles Frazier
SVP and Chief Medical Information and Innovation Officer, Riverside Health
Matthew Cox
Chief Financial Officer, Corewell Health
Chris Bergman
VP and Chief Financial Officer, Dayton Children’s Hospital
Sagar Sanghvi
Chief Financial Officer, Abridge
Site neutral payments for hospitals and surgery centers are on the horizon, but they may not have the positive impact ASC owners hoped for. Hospital outpatient departments are paid significantly more than surgery centers for the same services, and lawmakers…
IRA Capital, a private equity firm, recently acquired Houston Physicians’ Hospital in Webster, Texas, Citybiz reported July 7. The 148,950-square-foot facility is a multi-specialty surgical hospital and outpatient campus leased through a joint venture between the physicians, Memorial Hermann Health…
Surgeons make an average of $515,130 per year in Utah, one of the highest-paying states for this role, compared to the state’s average cost of living of $49,737. The Bureau of Labor Statistics updated its salary data for healthcare jobs…
The face of ASC independence is different from market to market. Orthopedic ASC leaders discussed their perspective on independence at Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference. Note: This conversation was lightly…