Fairfield Medical Center has closed the practice of David Cummin, MD, a physician in Logan, Ohio, leaving more than 7,500 patients in limbo, the Logan-Hocking Times reported June 5. Dr. Cummin is seeking another healthcare organization to take over his…
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Independent practice is an uphill battle across specialties as operational costs, reimbursement declines and other challenges continue to pile up. Michael Warne, CEO of Associated Gastroenterologists of Central New York in Camillus, joined Becker’s to outline some of the struggles…
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In the last two years, a number of anesthesia recalls have affected thousands of devices and patients. Here are four of the most notable recalls to know: 1. In 2023, Draeger Medical, or Dräger US, recalled more than 570,400 airway…
Bend, Ore.-based St. Charles Health System has partnered with WovenX Health, a leader in virtual gastroenterology care. The partnership aims to increase access to GI services for patients in the area, streamlining care delivery and improving patient outcomes, according to…
Grand Rapids-based Corewell Health West Michigan is rescheduling surgeries due to an anesthesiologist shortage and the imminent breakup with its anesthesia partner, West Michigan Anesthesia, according to a June 9 report from ABC affiliate WZZM. Corewell is ending its contract…
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group has created a cardiology medical practice with two locations in Pennsylvania. Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group Cardiology will serve the communities of St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, Pa., and Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia, according…
In recent years, GI practices have been facing growing financial and clinical challenges at what feel to some like an exponential rate — especially for those who remain independent. This rings particularly true when it comes to the management of…
There are an array of financial hurdles for ASCs right now, especially those on the smaller side when it comes to reimbursement challenges, rising operational costs and changes to the supply chain to name a few. Being proactive and out…
The FDA has issued a Class I recall for multiple anesthesia breathing circuit kits due to cracks in the hose that could cause inadequate ventilation. The affected products include VentStar 220 as well as Anesthesia Circuit Kit Flex 1, 2,…