Medicaid is under scrutiny as Republican lawmakers eye big healthcare budget cuts for this year. Five ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss how they’re preparing for these cuts. Question: With potential Medicaid cuts on the horizon, how concerned are you…
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Eight leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the biggest disruptors of the ASC industry. Question: In your view, what’s the most significant disruptor shaking up the ASC industry today, and how is it impacting your center? Shakeel Ahmed, MD, CEO of…
On March 21, the National Resident Matching Program released statistics for the 2025 match cycle, which began March 17. 2025 saw record-breaking participation in the program, with 47,208 certified applicants. Here are 22 more statistics on March’s match stats: 1.…
Waukegan, Ill.-based Vista Medical Center East plans to cut hours at its specialized heart care and treatment facility, according to a March 22 report from NBC Chicago. The hospital is cutting back hours of its catheter lab, which is utilized…
Florida health officials issued an emergency order to restrict the license of Li Voepel, MD, an interventional pain management physician, after three of her patients contracted a “very rare strain” of hepatitis C, Florida Today reported March 22. According to…
Two U.S. representatives recently introduced legislation that would allow certified registered nurse anesthetists and physician anesthesiologists to provide anesthesia autonomously at the Veterans Health Administration. While the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has expressed its support for the legislation, the…
Springfield (Ill.) Clinic plans to lay off nearly 70 employees, according to a March 21 report from The State Journal-Register citing an internal document obtained by the outlet. Springfield Clinic cited “a number of market forces” leading to the closure. …
A new surgery center in Ames, Iowa, has earned a three-year accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, allowing the facility to begin scheduling patients. The surgery center, which is a partnership between Mary Greeley Medical Center and…
Five leaders in anesthesia recently joined Becker’s to discuss things that are and are not working in the world of anesthesia. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. What is working: Steve Wilstead, CRNA. University Medical…
Two physicians in California agreed to settlements to resolve allegations relating to a fraud scheme that caused the false claims to Medicare. Zachary Lipman, MD, of Chico, Calif., paid $290,000 and Michael Woo-Ming, MD, of Murrieta, Calif., agreed to pay…