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Why language barriers at discharge create avoidable risk

Patient discharge is one of the most vulnerable points in the care journey. When instructions are unclear or inaccurately translated, patients face higher risk of confusion, non-adherence and readmission. Health systems often depend on translation tools that were not designed…

Mar 17, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago

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Albert Villarin, MD, MBA, FACE

Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Nuvance Health

Vesime Schroering

Cloud Data Platform sales representative, Oracle North America Healthcare

The hidden workforce crisis: How housing costs are reshaping healthcare

The housing crisis is becoming a healthcare leadership issue. As housing costs rise faster than wages, many healthcare employees cannot afford to live near where they work. The result is longer commutes, higher turnover, staffing instability and escalating labor costs…

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Asante expands cardiac care through renewed partnership

Medford, Ore.-based Asante has signed a multi-year extension of its co-management agreement with Southern Oregon Cardiology, also of Medford, continuing their decade long partnership. The organizations began expanding cardiac services at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in March 2025. Construction…

5 moves disrupting the GI market

Gastroenterology is rapidly transforming as health systems invest in outpatient digestive care, private equity-backed platforms expand and new technology reshapes endoscopy delivery. All the while, rising screening demand, workforce shortages and reimbursement pressures are shifting how GI services are structured…

Montana physician practice acquired

Southlake, Texas-based Retina Consultants of America has acquired Montana Retina Consultants, according to a Feb. 5 news release. Bozeman-based Montana Retina Consultants is a community-based retinal care practice that treats retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, macular edema, retinal…

Kansas City University welcomes inaugural class of CAAs

Kansas City University has welcomed its first class of students to its Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program at its Joplin, Mo., campus. According to a Feb. 5 news release, the program’s inaugural class includes 24 students. The…

The biggest CRNA changes in 2025

Here are five major changes affecting certified registered nurse anesthetists’ education, practice authority, reimbursement and workforce trends that Becker’s reported in 2025. 1. Doctoral entry requirements take effect: As of the end of 2025, all newly graduating certified registered nurse…

3 notable ASC firsts

As the ASC industry continues to grow, ASCs have increasingly become sites of innovation and important points of access for surgical care. Here are three notable ‘firsts’ in the ASC industry so far in 2026: 1. Ortho Rhode Island began…

5 physicians on cutting edge of cardiology

Here are five of the many physicians on the cutting edge of cardiology. If you would like to nominate a physician, please email seydis@beckershealthcare.com. This roundup was compiled by the Becker’s ASC Review editorial team based on recent coverage, professional…

Optum ASC acquisitions tied to price increases for rival insurers: Study

The acquisition of ASCs by UnitedHealth Group’s Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, was associated with double-digit price increases for competing insurers, according to a February study published in Health Affairs. The study examined Optum’s acquisitions of physician…