Osage Beach, Mo.-based Lake Regional Health has opened the Lake Regional Surgery Center in Lebanon, Mo. According to a Nov. 18 news release, the new ASC will span 21,000-square-feet. The $18 million ASC will offer orthopedics and robotic-assisted total joint…
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As cardiology accelerates its shift into the outpatient setting, ASCs are confronting new opportunities alongside mounting business, reimbursement and operational pressures. Here are five advances reshaping the specialty, and what they mean for the ASC landscape: 1. CMS continues expanding…
Less than one-fifth of physicians are highly engaged in their workplace, according to data from CHG Healthcare’s Physician Sentiment Survey. Here are 10 things to know about the survey: Read the full report here.
Real estate investment manager BGO has acquired a fully leased medical office building with an ASC in Durham, N.C. The two-story, 35,171-square-foot property, built in 2020, is fully leased to Durham-based EmergeOrtho, one of North Carolina’s largest orthopedic groups, according…
As Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) continue to experience growth and greater complexity, operational efficiency has become a defining factor in long-term viability. During a session at Becker’s 31st annual meeting on the business and operations of ASCs, Merrilee Dirickson, Area…
In recognition of National Rural Health Day, observed Nov. 20, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology highlighted the role certified registered nurse anesthetists play in alleviating the rural healthcare gap. CRNAs provide more than 80% of anesthesia care in rural…
The consolidation of physician practices and ASCs by hospitals, health systems and private equity persists in markets across the U.S. However, some ASC physicians and leaders sense a growing push towards independence as physicians fight for their autonomy and practice…
Documentation demands are still putting pressure on clinicians, but some health systems are finding a way to alleviate this burden. Ambient AI tools can help, but some don’t see lasting adoption. The difference at UNC Health? Their solution was co-designed…
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Dr. David McSwain
Chief Medical Informatics Officer, UNC Health
Dr. Reid Conant
Senior Physician Executive, Abridge
Dr. Hilary Stempel
Clinical Success Director, Abridge
Pediatric behavioral health demand is rising, and social media use is increasingly part of the clinical picture. From anxiety and sleep disruption to attention and engagement issues, care teams are encountering new challenges tied to digital habits. Without clear frameworks,…
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Tom Milam, MD, MDiv
Chief Medical Officer, President, Iris Telehealth
Laura Bauer
Vice President of Strategy, Iris Telehealth
Here are eight statistics and trends showcasing how the physician practice landscape is evolving: 1. Four pharmacy benefit managers now control more than two-thirds of the market that determines which drugs are available, how much they cost, and how they’re…