Woodbury, Minn.-based Summit Orthopedics has opened an orthopedic-focused surgery center in Plymouth, Minn. The organization provided care to the first patient at Plymouth Surgery Center on Oct. 6, according to an Oct. 8 news release from Summit Orthopedics. Services provided…
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While the number of physicians working with Medicare patients increased between 2013 and 2023, Medicare’s exit rates in rural and underserved areas also increased, according to a recent analysis of Medicare claims data published in JAMA. The analysis was conducted…
Sean Rambo, co-founder and president of Compass Surgical Partners, recently joined Becker’s to discuss the company’s new orthopedic ASC joint venture in Newport News, Va., developed alongside Bon Secours Mercy Health and a group of local physicians. The project offers…
ASC leaders are closely watching several legislative issues as the government shutdown continues into its third week, increasing the potential for delays in CMS’ rulemaking and other administrative processes. Kara Newbury, chief advocacy officer of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association,…
Iredell Physician Network, a part of Statesville, N.C.-based Iredell Health System, has opened Iredell General Surgery. According to an Oct. 20 news release, the practice will be led by Richard Cheek, MD, a general surgeon. Dr. Cheek is also certified…
As 2026 approaches, health systems are bracing for the ripple effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), rising labor costs, and the accelerating pace of AI adoption. Leaders are being asked to improve efficiency, retain staff, and integrate…
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- Susan M. Grant, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Chief Clinical Officer symplr
- Robert Bart, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer, UPMC Health Services Division University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
- Brienne Sandow, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer; Associate VP of Operations St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center
- Aaron Wilcox, MD, General Surgeon and Care Experience Technology Leader Kaiser Permanente (Southern California)
Eighty-seven percent expect 2026 financial performance to be similar to or better than 2025, but challenges persist, according to a VMG Health report released Oct. 9. VMG Health surveyed 97 ASC leaders in September from both independently owned and joint…
Olympus joined forces with Revival Healthcare Capital in July to launch Swan EndoSurgical, a new company focused on developing robotic technology that could transform gastrointestinal care. Here are five things to know about the deal: 1. Swan EndoSurgical aims to…
Phoenix-based Tri-City Cardiology is expanding its use of Basata’s technology to integrate AI into administrative and patient communication workflows. The cardiology group, among the largest in the U.S., is adding AI-powered voice agents to manage patient calls, building on its…
For health plans and health systems, care gaps present clinical, financial and operational challenges. Missed screenings, fragmented communication and outdated outreach methods put incentive dollars, member trust and Star Ratings at risk. But some organizations are finding a way forward.…
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