Point-of-care ultrasound devices can shorten hospital stays and reduce costs for patients admitted with shortness of breath, according to a Sept. 5 study in JAMA Network Open. In a 200-patient trial, ultrasound-guided diagnoses reduced average length of stay by 3.6…
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Lucas Buchanan, DO, has joined Maury Regional Medical Group Mid-South Gastroenterology in Columbia, Tenn. Dr. Buchanan specializes in diagnosing and treating digestive disorders and performing procedures such as colonoscopy, upper endoscopy and sigmoidoscopy. He joins a team of gastroenterology specialists…
ASCs are navigating a tough financial landscape: operational costs continue to climb while Medicare and private payer reimbursements remain flat, or, in some cases, decline. From staffing models to supply chain management, six ASC experts joined Becker’s to discuss how…
Cardiologists at UAB St. Vincent’s, part of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, have become the first in the Greater Birmingham area to use sound wave technology to treat severely calcified peripheral artery disease, according to a Sept.…
Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas, has added a 512-slice CT scanner to enhance early detection, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, according to a Sept. 5 system news release. The next-generation system provides high-resolution cardiac images in seconds…
For compliance leaders, revenue cycle teams and legal counsel, audits are nothing new — but when the numbers don’t make sense, the stakes skyrocket. Statistically invalid findings can trigger major repayment demands, disrupt operations and damage reputations. In this session,…
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- Frank Cohen, Sr Director, Data and Business Intelligence, VMG Health
- Pam D'Apuzzo, CPC, ACS‑EM, ACS‑MS, CPMA, Managing Director, VMG Health
In the competitive ASC market, joint ventures have become a cornerstone of growth. But Regent Surgical Health CEO Travis Messina argues that too many JV discussions begin in the wrong place: with management companies pitching solutions before understanding a partner’s…
Turnover among anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists is worsening staffing shortages and straining surgical access. On-call requirements are among the most important factors driving professionals out of the field. 1. Call duty is nearly universal 91% of anesthesiologists said…
Health systems face intensifying pressure to reduce burnout, improve staff satisfaction and get smarter about scheduling. The new 2025 KLAS Nurse & Staff Scheduling report highlights which capabilities — and vendors — are actually delivering results. Join KLAS Research, Penn…
Oct 30, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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- Niel Oscarson, Director of Research and Analysis, KLAS Research
- Susan Grant, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Chief Clinical Officer, symplr
- Rita Barry, Director of Workforce Management, Penn State Health
- Larry Punteney, Vice President of Sales, symplr
Health systems face intensifying pressure to reduce burnout, improve staff satisfaction and get smarter about scheduling. The new 2025 KLAS Nurse & Staff Scheduling report highlights which capabilities — and vendors — are actually delivering results. Join KLAS Research, Penn…