The University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center has named Marcoandrea Giorgi, MD, chief of its division of gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery, effective Nov. 1, 2026. Dr. Giorgi joined the medical center after serving in several clinical, academic and leadership roles…
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Healthcare supply chains can no longer rely on reactive strategies. Persistent shortages, fluctuating costs and global disruptions have exposed vulnerabilities in traditional procurement models, while finance and operations leaders are being asked to improve efficiency, reduce waste and strengthen resilience.…
Aug 10, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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- Eric Tritch, SVP Supply Chain & Support Services, UChicago Medicine
- Ian Macdonald, Chief Financial Officer, Union Hospital
- Eric J. Price, MBA, Chief Financial Officer, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
- Jacqueline Owens, Assistant Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, Ochsner Health
The No Surprises Act, passed in 2020 and implemented in 2022, was designed to protect patients from unexpected out-of-network bills. But embedded in it is a federal independent dispute resolution process that lets out-of-network providers contest what insurers paid them…
CMS is proposing new authority to deny or revoke Medicare enrollment for physicians, ASCs and other providers and suppliers, including grounds tied to provider density in a given market, certain misdemeanor convictions and retroactive payment recoupment. The proposal is tucked…
A Frederick, Md. oncology practice and its physician owner have agreed to pay $1.45 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations of billing Medicare, Medicaid and the VA for chemotherapy drugs that were never paid for or never administered to…
Rapid City, S.D.-based Monument Health will lease the Gillette, Wyo., clinic and equipment formerly operated by Hoskinson Health & Wellness Clinic, the health system announced July 1 in a news release shared with Becker’s. Monument Health will run the space…
Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates has acquired Piedmont Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, a Winston-Salem-based ENT group with five locations across the Triad region of North Carolina, The Charlotte Observer reported July 1. The acquisition expands CEENTA’s footprint…
CMS proposed a rule July 2 that would revise Medicare payment rates for HOPDs and ASCs starting in 2027. Here are five things ASC leaders need to know. 1. More surgeries will shift to ASCs. The rule proposes continuing to…
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has withdrawn two trademark applications incorporating the term “nurse anesthesiologist” following opposition proceedings brought by the American Society of Anesthesiologists before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. AANA filed motions to withdraw the…
Discover the Keys to Comprehensive Sepsis Care. Addressing the sepsis crisis through evidence-based strategies, prioritization of sepsis and antimicrobial stewardship. Key Takeaways
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