As health system employment loses its luster, squeezed by shifting RVU targets, limited autonomy and burnout, a growing number of surgeons are leaving ASCs for a workplace shift. Janet Carlson has seen it play out across her career as an…
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Alignment of physician partners, creating a strong culture from the start and knowing your business operations are the keys to success for new ASCs in the expanding outpatient market. Securing top talent can be challenging, but it is one of…
From advancements in robotic surgery to new methods for minimally invasive procedures, here are five recent breakthroughs in surgical care: 1. Physicians at Advanced Surgery Center of Beverly Hills (Calif.) performed the first post-FDA-approval case using the Synergy Disc April…
The Trump administration’s fiscal year 2027 budget released April 3 proposes a $15.8 billion cut to HHS, while requesting $1.5 trillion for defense, a 44% increase. The budget would dramatically reshape federal spending priorities across healthcare and national security. It…
Effective ASC leadership is defined by who holds a seat at the table — and where accountabilities lie. In healthcare overall, physicians and other clinicians do not always have the strongest voice when it comes to administrative- and governance-focused decision-making.…
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ASC ownership and governance is quietly shifting from all-or-nothing equity models to more nuanced ownership structures — but how much impact does that structure have on success? Teresa Tam, MD, a minimally invasive gynecological surgeon and owner of All for…
Amid the many AI tools available for ASCs, Nikhil Shetty, MD, said he’s found the most return on investment from applications that assist with revenue cycle, predict denials and act as a “force multiplier” for the workforce. Dr. Shetty, COO…
Average physician compensation climbed steadily across most specialties between 2020 and 2024, though the pace of gains varied widely — and not every specialty finished the period ahead, according to data from Medscape’s annual Physician Compensation Reports. Here is how…
Here are 25 notable leadership appointments and awards across five medical specialties since March 1, as reported by Becker’s: Anesthesiology 1. The Association of University Anesthesiologists selected Harriet Hopf, MD, as the 2026 recipient of its Leadership Advisory Board Mentoring…
Far Rockaway, N.Y.-based Episcopal Health Services has appointed Allen Cherson, DO, as medical director of ambulatory services. In the role, Dr. Cherson will help improve the patient experience, ambulatory efficiency, quality assurance and access to care, according to a March…