Leadership

As the demand for outpatient care grows, so does the demand for new construction. Recent research projects the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) market to grow 21% by 2029—driven by the increasing demand for outpatient surgical procedures and rising patient preferences…

Here are five leadership appointments for ASC leaders and physicians to know: 1. Brown Mills, N.J.-based Deborah Heart and Lung Center named Michael Lieb as its next COO.  2. Sightview, an electronic health record and practice management partner focused on…

The continued migration of cardiology care towards ASCs as well as new cardiovascular procedures being approved for ASC settings have cardiologists optimistic about the future.  These two cardiologists recently connected with Becker’s to talk about what parts of the industry…

Sapna Thomas, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and medical director of North Ridgeville Endoscopy, part of University Hospitals. She also serves as medical director for the West Region of the UH Digestive Health Institute, where she has spent her entire…

Increasing physician burnout, insurers denying reimbursements and delays in cardiovascular care are three aspects of cardiology that are making physicians and leaders nervous.  These three cardiologists and surgeons recently connected with Becker’s to share what is making them nervous and…

Brown Mills, N.J.-based Deborah Heart and Lung Center has named Michael Lieb as its next COO.  In the role, Mr. Lieb will oversee day-to-day operations at the center, drive strategic initiative and promote cross-department collaboration to continue clinical excellence, according…

Maine has officially become the second state to change the title of “physician assistant” to “physician associate,” according to a June 14 news release from the American Academy of Physician Associates. Oregon was the first state to make the switch,…

Financial stressors, including lower reimbursement rates, inflation and rising overhead costs, are forcing independent physicians and surgeons to make big changes. To keep up, some surgeons are choosing to retire early, some are heading into the private equity route and…

Shirin Hassan, PhD, is a research manager at Endeavor Health, one of Illinois’ largest healthcare systems, where she provides administrative leadership for radiology research and National Institutes of Health grant oversight. With a background that spans scientific discovery and clinical…

Adamina Podraza, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and medical director of Deerpath Ambulatory Surgical Center in Morris, Ill., where she blends more than two decades of clinical experience with a passion for operational excellence and team-based care. Dr. Podraza’s leadership…