From high implant and supply costs to payer reimbursement pressures, ASCs are heading into 2026 with their margins squeezed from every direction. Greg DeConciliis, administrator of Boston Out-Patient Surgical Suites, joined Becker’s to discuss how new technologies like robotics and…
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Anesthesiology saw a year of significant innovation in 2025 as new technologies, techniques and care models redefined what is possible in the perioperative environment. From AI-driven automation to next-generation pain control, five breakthroughs in particular helped shape the specialty. 1.…
Sunrise, Fla.-based North American Partners in Anesthesia has named Jody Casey as its chief growth officer. In the role, Ms. Casey will expand existing partner relationships, create new business opportunities and align go-to-market initiatives in sales and marketing, according to…
Local Infusion has acquired Carolina Neurology of Spartanburg (S.C.), an infusion center and practice serving a three-county region in Upstate South Carolina, according to a Dec. 5 press release. The acquired practice generates $15.6 million in annual revenue and is…
Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health has adopted Deep Resolve, an AI-powered MRI software that shortens scan times and reduces anesthesia use. The technology, developed by Siemens Healthineers, was installed at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in April…
Despite being the financial backbone of hospitals, operating rooms remain riddled with inefficiencies: idle robots, unclaimed block time, reactive staffing and costly delays. This is the OR efficiency paradox. Hospitals have more surgical data than ever but still struggle to…
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The lack of reimbursements, staffing shortages and cost challenges are some of the biggest hurdles for anesthesia providers and groups heading into next year. Two leaders recently connected with Becker’s to share what they believe will be the toughest challenges…
Eight physicians joined Becker’s to discuss the challenges that hit hardest this year, including staffing shortages, administrative burdens, payer dysfunction and a growing distrust of medicine. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Question: In 2025,…
ASCs are facing mounting workforce strain as hospitals continue to outpay them for nurses and surgical staff, a gap that leaders say is widening alongside rising living costs and burnout concerns. Kayla Schneeweiss-Keene, administrator of Houston-based Mann Eye Institute, told…
Four ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what made the greatest impact inside their centers, from a coding overhaul to robotic expansion. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Question: If you had to name one…