Lexington-based University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has begun using surgical robotics to diagnose and treat early-stage lung cancer in a single anesthesia session, according to an Aug. 14 news release. In the new approach, patients first undergo a biopsy…
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Ambulatory surgery centers are facing a perfect storm — staffing shortages, rising burnout and growing operational pressures, all while patient expectations climb. Every cancellation, delayed procedure and inefficient workflow directly erodes revenue and accelerates turnover. In this panel discussion, ASC…
Sep 26, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Presenters:
- Audra Wallace, PT, DPT, NCS, Director of Clinical Success, Subflow Health
- Lynn Simon, MD, Former President, Healthcare Innovation and Chief Medical Officer, Community Health Systems
- Linda Bedwell, CEO, ASCend Specialists
- Janet L. Carlson, MSN, BSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, Vice President of ASC Operations, Commonwealth Pain & Spine
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Stoughton (Wis.) Health has added Ranga Sriram, MD, and Michael Kreager, MD, to its cardiology team, according to an Aug. 14 Stoughton News report. Dr. Sriram is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiology and brings 40 years of experience in…
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While the projected shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists by 2036 may seem far off, its impact is already emerging. Financial pressures, staffing challenges and shifting care models are reshaping how surgical care is delivered, and anesthesia leaders warn that the next…