Financial and regulatory tailwinds are boosting opportunities for ASC growth in the wake of recent policy proposals by CMS and other state-level legislative updates. Certificate-of-need CON has long been identified as barriers to growth by ASC leaders, especially those in…
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By 2036, the U.S. is projected to face a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists, but some states already have a much larger gap than others, according to a white paper from Medicus Healthcare Solutions. Here are the states with the highest…
Jim Freund, managing partner at Physician Transaction Advisors, has spent decades in the ASC space, long before investment bankers began eyeing the sector. Mr. Freund joined Becker’s to share why his team’s experience shapes their approach to transactions, and how…
Cardiology is undergoing a year of rapid change, driven by innovations that are expanding diagnostic capabilities, advancing treatment options and personalizing care. From artificial intelligence and regenerative medicine to next-generation devices and targeted therapies, these breakthroughs are shaping how heart…
Academic physicians across specialties earn less than their non-academic counterparts, according to a blog post from Marit Health, a salary transparency platform for physicians and advanced practice providers. The post notes that academic roles often come with non-monetary perks, including…
Here are five updates on CRNAs for industry leaders to know, as reported by Becker’s since June 3:
Disconnected systems and inefficient workflows often lead to patient frustration, staff dissatisfaction and compliance risk. In today’s complex healthcare environment, outdated communication tools slow decision-making and leave critical messages unanswered, which has negative implications for care quality and patient satisfaction.…
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- John Poli, Industries Principal, Healthcare, RingCentral
- Mike Stowe, Senior Director, Developer Product Marketing, RingCentral
Maryville, Ill.-based Anderson Healthcare has temporarily shuttered several outpatient radiology services due to a national shortage of radiologists and radiology technologists. From Aug. 6 to Aug. 14, nonurgent outpatient imaging services were unavailable at Maryville Imaging, Goshen Imaging, Anderson Hospital…
Boston Children’s Hospital has created the Congenital Heart Artificial Intelligence (CHAI) Lab to help address gaps in diagnosing congenital heart conditions in low- and middle-income countries, where advanced tools are often scarce, according to an Aug. 12 report from the…
Anesthesia reimbursement faces mounting threats, with new and proposed payer policies that could reduce pay for physicians and CRNAs in 2025 and beyond. The changes span commercial and government payers, targeting modifiers, time-based payments and risk adjustments — policies that…