ASC leaders are entering 2026 with measured optimism, expecting financial performance to remain steady or improve despite ongoing cost pressures, according to a VMG Health survey released Oct. 9. VMG Health surveyed 97 ASC leaders in September from both independently…
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Here are five major partnerships or acquisitions shaping the GI industry: 1. Exton, Pa.-based U.S. Digestive Health was acquired by Optum’s SCA Health in early 2025. The platform includes 24 ASCs, 40 practice sites and more than 250 providers across…
The American Society of Anesthesiologists has appointed Patrick Giam, MD, as its next president. Dr. Giam holds a number of roles, including physician partner at U.S. Anesthesia Partners, assistant professor of clinical anesthesiology at the Houston Methodist Academic Institute, clinical…
Pentax Medical has sold its C2 CryoBalloon technology, a minimally invasive tool for treating gastrointestinal conditions, to Merit Medical Systems, according to an Oct. 15 news release. The transaction supports Pentax Medical’s focus on flexible reusable endoscopy, allowing the company…
Despite rising spend, the U.S. continues to lead the developed world in maternal mortality. But one health plan is proving it’s possible to reverse this trend — and reduce costs at scale. A leading health plan responded to growing demand…
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Revenue cycle teams have access to more data than ever. But siloed systems, delayed reports and manual processes are leaving leaders stuck — unable to connect insights to action. This guide shows how RCM teams can use healthcare payment analytics…
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For surgery centers, outdated financial clearance processes are draining resources. Denials are up. Coverage goes undetected. Patients face confusing bills, and staff are stuck managing it all manually. This whitepaper outlines a smarter path forward. With step-by-step strategies, you’ll see…
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AI has moved from pilot to payoff in the revenue cycle. A new Forrester Consulting study of 300-plus healthcare leaders shows how AI is driving measurable gains across claims, denials and staffing. This webinar breaks down what health systems are…
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Claim status checks are one of the most manual and error-prone parts of the revenue cycle. Without automation, they often lead to billing delays, staff burnout and denied claims. For Piedmont Health this was an every day issue. By streamlining…
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- Christy Wilbanks, Director of Professional Business Office, Piedmont Healthcare
Denials are rising fast, now reaching 10–15% of claims and costing providers $20 billion annually. This whitepaper spotlights how leading systems are shifting to denial prevention: investing in documentation integrity, embedding physician advisors at key decision points and applying analytics…
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