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Achieving Departmental Excellence through a Modernized Physician Scheduling Strategy

Optimizing physician time and aligning with patient demand helps your practice run smoothly and can even positively impact patients’ access to care. By modernizing provider schedule management, you can achieve greater administrative efficiency with fewer errors as well as gain…

Aug 27, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Dr. Pat Hunt, Chief Medical Officer, Prisma Health and QGenda
Dr. Stefanie Gefroh, President, West Market, Essentia Health
James Sims, Division Chief, Primary Care, PeaceHealth Medical Group
Dr. Wayne Batchelor, President, Medicine Service Line, Inova Health System
Darin Rogers, VP and Chief Ambulatory Operations Officer, West Virginia University Healthcare

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Good news in cardiology so far in 2025

There have been a number of advancements in the field of cardiology during the first half of 2025, including advanced technologies, cardiology-focused ASCs and centers popping up and new partnerships driving the sector forward. Here are some of the good…

The one thing private equity can't fix with physician acquisitions

No matter how enticing the payout, private equity can’t buy physician alignment, and many leaders feel that’s a make-or-break factor in any deal. During the session “What Physicians Should Know Before Selling to Private Equity” at the 22nd Annual Spine,…

'It's shameful:' Nursing group slams UHC's CRNA pay cut

On July 1, UnitedHealthcare issued a policy update that will cut reimbursements for independently practicing certified registered nurse anesthetists by 15%, effective Oct. 1. The update has drawn criticism from the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, who told Becker’s that…

'I wish there was more of a shift:' Why anesthesia lags in the outpatient migration

As the shift to outpatient care accelerates across healthcare, many specialties, including anesthesia, are adapting to new models of care. Yet despite the clinical and lifestyle benefits of outpatient anesthesia, some leaders say the migration hasn’t reached its full potential.…

74 new ASCs in the first half of 2025

Becker’s has reported on 74 ASCs opened or announced so far in 2025: 1. Downers Grove, Ill.-based Duly Health and Care earned a certificate of need to expand its ASC in Westmont, Ill. The ASC offers orthopedic, spine, pain management,…

VCU Health cardiologist to retire after 50 years of service

George Eapen, MD, a cardiologist at VCU Health, is set to retire after five decades in the field. Dr. Eapen has spent the majority of his cardiology career providing care at VCU Health Pauley Health Center, according to a July…

CMS adds prior authorization for spine, pain management Medicare services: What ASCs need to know

CMS is adding prior authorization requirements for certain fee-for-service procedures under traditional Medicare as part of its new Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction model. A total of 17 procedures, identified by CMS as especially vulnerable to fraud, waste or overuse,…

3 hospitals closing in 1 month

Here are three hospitals that closed in 1 month, according to Becker’s: 1. Mercyhealth has filed with the state of Illinois for a “temporary suspension of services” at Javon Bea Hospital–Rockton in Rockford. A health system spokesperson confirmed the closure…

Sutter Health cuts ribbon on California surgery center

Sutter Health has opened a new surgical facility inside the Tower Health and Wellness Center in Turlock, Calif., according to a July 2 report from the Turlock Journal. The 11,000-square-foot center has three operating rooms and will initially provide care…