From new educational pathways to clinical developments, here are three milestones in anesthesia so far in 2025: 1. Lexington-based University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has begun using surgical robotics to diagnose and treat early-stage lung cancer in a single…
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The No Surprises Act took effect in January 2022 with the goal of preventing surprise billing by implementing an independent dispute resolution process for payment disputes between payers and out-of-network providers. Despite the law’s intention, some anesthesia providers say that…
Charleston, S.C.-based Articularis Healthcare Group has crafted a model that preserves the independence of community rheumatologists, a contrast to large hospital systems, where financial priorities can dictate care. Founding Partner Colin Edgerton, MD, joined Becker’s to discuss how the group…
With high-deductible health plans on the rise, denials increasing and a greater share of receivables coming directly from patients, hospital margins are under significant strain. Capturing every last dollar has become critical to revenue protection. Keck Medicine of USC is…
Sep 22, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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- John Yount, Chief Innovation Officer, FinThrive
- Rudy Braccili, Senior Director Revenue Cycle Operations, Keck Medicine of USC
Here are three cardiology center closures Becker’s has reported on in the last year: 1. Butte, Mont.-based Providence Heart Institute permanently shuttered in July, leaving the 3,000 patients it serves without a provider. The institute, located inside Butte Hospital, had…
The CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F) represents a significant compliance lift. However, payers have the opportunity to leverage the rule as a means to accelerate broader transformation. From streamlining prior authorizations to integrating clinical, claims and SDOH…
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New York City-based NYU Langone Hospitals recently was named No. 1 for cardiology, heart and vascular surgery in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best Hospitals rankings. Health system leaders told Becker’s the recognition reflects decades of investment and recruitment…
With CMS-0057 on the horizon — and growing friction with providers and members — health plans know utilization management needs more than a tune-up. But fragmented systems, outdated policies and poor access to clinical data continue to slow progress. In…
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Claims denials are on the rise and already costing nearly $20 billion per year. And, as payers continue to integrate AI into denial processes, revenue cycle teams are turning to generative AI to respond to denials faster and smarter. In…
Sep 15, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Hanes Singh, Founder and CEO, DocVocate
- Rob Swisher, Chief Executive Officer, MedRevenu
The highest-paid cardiologist in New York City, the most populated U.S. city, earns $901,000 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool. The average annual wage for cardiologists is $432,490, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to World…