When performed every three to five years, CT colonographies may be more effective at catching instances of colon cancer than stool-based tests, according to a June 10 study published in Radiology. The study determined that two CT screening approaches outperformed…
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The rise of AI in healthcare has introduced new efficiencies but also new uncertainties. As hospitals look to streamline clinical documentation, many are beginning to incorporate AI into the medical record process. While this hybrid approach offers speed and convenience,…
CMS is rolling out a new mandatory episode-based payment model set to launch on January 1, 2026. The Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) will run through December 31, 2030 and is designed to improve care coordination and outcomes for patients…
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Honolulu earns $583,000 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $336,640 anesthesiologists make, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here is what the five…
The University of Michigan Health-West and Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan have partnered to develop an orthopedic-focused ASC. The school’s board of regents approved the partnership as well as the sale of a property in Wyoming, Mich., to a OAM-affiliated entity…
The department of pediatrics at UAB Medicine has appointed Mark Law, MD, as division director of pediatric cardiology. Dr. Law has authored or co-authored more than 70 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, as well as mentoring more than 20 post-doctoral…
Engaging with suppliers in a competitive bidding process, taking a multilevel approach to saving on costs and investing in staff members are three of the methods that leaders are taking at surgery centers to curb rising costs. These three ASC…
Autonomy remains a central concern for physicians as declining reimbursement rates, soaring operational costs and other financial burdens force them into increasingly consolidated practice models. Here are five notes on the state of physician autonomy: 1. Corporate consolidation in healthcare…
Four ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the current opportunities for ASC success, from release of cases from hospitals ASCs to operating room efficiencies. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Question: What is currently the…
Becker’s has reported on two physicians who are suing or have sued their former employers over alleged retaliation and contract disputes: 1. Mark Linskey, MD, former chair of the UC Irvine Department of Neurological Surgery, was awarded $5.8 million in…