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Cardiologist William Meeks, MD, has joined Georgetown, S.C.-based Tidelands Health Cardiology, according to an Aug. 27 Post and Courier report.  Dr. Meeks treats a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmia and hypertension. He also…

GE Healthcare has unveiled new cardiology technologies ahead of the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2025 in Madrid, according to an Aug. 28 news release.  The innovations are designed to improve workflow efficiency, support earlier diagnosis and enhance clinical decision-making…

As large language models make their way into medical coding, health systems are facing a tough reality: most models aren’t yet reliable. Coding inaccuracies, flawed HCC score capture and downstream financial risks are emerging as common concerns. In this on-demand…

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  • Vidhya Sivakumaran, PhD, VP, Clinical Informatics & Terminology, Data Engineering, IMO Health
  • Jingqi Wang, PhD, SVP, Data Science & Chief AI Architect, IMO Health

Rising costs, workforce shortages and disconnected systems are forcing leaders to rethink how care is delivered and managed across specialties — from orthopedics and behavioral health to ENT and GI. New survey data from 195 healthcare leaders reveals what’s working…

Sep 30, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

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  • Sri Velamoor, President and COO of NextGen Healthcare
  • John Polikandriotis, PhD, MBA, MPH, MSA, FACHE, FACMPE, Chief Executive Officer, South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
  • Michelle Tanner, MD, Board Certified Otolaryngologist - Head and Surgery, The ENT Center

ASCs are rewriting the anesthesia playbook, leaning more heavily on certified registered nurse anesthetists amid economic pressures and staffing shortages.  The rise of CRNA-only ASCs Across the U.S., many ASCs are transitioning away from physician-supervised anesthesia to CRNA-only care. A…

Opioid-sparing protocols have become increasingly desired and commonplace in outpatient surgery, as heightened surgical volumes and patient preferences increase the demand for swifter recoveries.  “Especially in ASCs … they don’t want prolonged recovery,” Gavin Baker, CRNA, CEO of New Orleans-based…

Healthcare workers in California have raised concerns about protocols for handling an increased presence of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents in medical facilities, Cal Matters reported Aug. 26. The appearance of federal immigration agents have become more routine since President…

Certified registered nurse anesthetists remain among the highest-paid advanced practice providers in the U.S., with average annual salaries topping $214,000. But pay varies widely depending on practice setting, location and employment structure.  Here are five key stats on where CRNA…

Optum is extending its influence in outpatient care with another high-profile acquisition. Its subsidiary, SCA Health, one of the nation’s largest ASC operators, acquired Exton, Pa.-based U.S. Digestive Health Management in early 2025.  Formed in 2019 through the consolidation of…

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