Health system leaders know the goal: delivering care that’s seamless, efficient and tailored to each patient. But operational fragmentation and limited visibility into capacity continue to disrupt that aim. At Becker’s 2025 Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting,…
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As outpatient procedures grow, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) face increasing pressure to maintain operational efficiency, comply with regulations, and deliver high-quality patient care. Amid these challenges, artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced ASC software is proving to be a powerful solution, streamlining workflows,…
The ongoing federal government shutdown is putting a strain on healthcare organizations across the country, and specialty physician practices have not been spared. Urology practices, for example, are feeling the consequences of the rollback of key Medicare telehealth flexibilities, which…
The highest-paid cardiologist in Raleigh, N.C., earns $1,078,500, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $432,490 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are the salaries the five…
As the healthcare landscape evolves, ASCs are navigating a complex mix of financial, operational and competitive pressures that threaten their independence and profitability. Here are three market pressures shaping ASCs today: 1. Payment disparities between ASCs and HOPDs ASCs are…
While ASCs can save money in the short term by cutting hours or delaying upgrades, some leaders feel long-term success depends on keeping experienced staff and maintaining strong compliance systems. Raghu Reddy, chief administrative officer of Southfield, Mich.-based MiOrtho Surgery…
The Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction initiative from CMS is set to take effect Jan. 1, 2026, introducing new prior authorization requirements for select services. Here are seven things to know: 1. The WISeR model will launch as a pilot…
While enrollment in Medicare Advantage has increased over time and allows payers to offer extra benefits to beneficiaries, the program may be contributing to barriers and disruptions to care according to a report released by KFF Oct. 27. The report…
Lawrenceville, Ga.-based Summit Spine & Joint Centers has opened an ASC and clinic in Warner Robbins, Ga. Services provided at the new location include minimally invasive spine care, epidural procedures, joint injections, nerve blocks and general pain management, according to…
Inefficiencies in documentation, contracts and workflows quietly chip away at revenue. Outdated revenue cycle management (RCM) practices can cost physician groups hundreds of thousands each year. Without a comprehensive operational review, many practices never realize how much potential income is slipping through the cracks.…
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