From declining reimbursements to rising stipends and burnout, providers are sounding alarms about how anesthesia provider shortages can impact care delivery. Here’s what five anesthesiologists have recently told Becker’s about the challenges ahead: Yusuf Ahmad, MD. Anesthesiologist in Berkley, Calif.:…
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AI is no longer an emerging idea in healthcare. It’s being tested and scaled across the care continuum. But what’s actually working? This session breaks down three real-world AI use cases in healthcare that have produced measurable results. Advisory Board…
Sep 29, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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- Ken Weitzel, Director, Research delivery and expert partner, Advisory Board
As surgical care continues migrating to the outpatient setting and the demand for anesthesia rises amid ongoing staffing shortages, a number of economic, regulatory and clinical issues have surfaced as key factors in the industry’s future. Limited flexibility in staffing…
Labor costs remain the largest expense for hospitals, yet many teams still make staffing decisions without timely, reliable data. Premium pay, overtime and agency use surge when leaders can’t see demand signals in real time or match the right clinician…
Oct 7, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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- Thomas Lanvers, Senior Vice President, Locumsmart
Opelousas (La.) General Health System is adding Samuel Muller, MD, to its medical staff in September. Dr. Muller is a board-certified anesthesiologist. Prior to joining OGHS, Dr. Muller served as an anesthesiologist at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, according to…
Each of Washington state’s 39 counties is now designated at least partially as a “health professional shortage area,” according to the Rural Health Information Hub. In a viewpoint article published by The Seattle Times Aug. 25., Steven Kaptik, MD, a…
ASCs are balancing both promise and pressure as they expand their role in the healthcare landscape. Two leaders joined Becker’s to discuss where the industry must focus next to overcome challenges and unlock untapped potential. Editor’s note: These answers were…
ASCs are undergoing rapid transformation as technology, policy and clinical innovation converge to expand what procedures can safely and efficiently be performed in outpatient settings. Two leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the advancements they see as most influential Editor’s note:…
All three surgery centers with Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine have accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, according to an Aug. 26 LinkedIn post. The Ohio surgery centers are in Sharonville, Evendale and Cincinnati. The AAAHC’s accreditation…
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