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…
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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…
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,…
Dec 12, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
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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…
Prior authorization has long been one of healthcare’s most visible administrative burdens. Manual workflows, inconsistent payer rules and opaque timelines slow care and strain patient access teams. That model is about to change. By 2030, federal policy, standardized data exchange…
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Consolidating vendors, having physician engagement and clear communication and transparency are three keys to reducing costs in ASCs. With operational costs continuing to rise across the ASC and healthcare industries, having best practices for cutting out unnecessary expenses are crucial.…
Orthopedic and spine surgery continues to make headway in ASCs, but there are some hurdles that leaders must overcome for successful migration in the year ahead. Four takeaways: 1. Orthopedic and spine migration to ASCs is accelerating, however; outcomes must…
As multi-specialty physician organizations expand, payer rules, documentation demands and system fragmentation multiply faster than teams can keep up. Even well-run groups see claims slow down — not because of bad billing, but because most denials start before the visit.…
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The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule introduces pivotal changes that will significantly reshape reimbursement models for radiology, including two new conversion factors, efficiency adjustments and revised practice-expense calculations. Without a clear strategy, imaging centers risk being blindsided by reduced margins…
Dec 18, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
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- Nancy Walker, Vice President of Global Operations, Coronis Health