Leadership

Bradley Heaton, CEO of the surgery center division at Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health, joined Becker’s to discuss how the health system is leveraging ASCs to enhance patient access, support affordability and adapt to value-based care trends. Question: What does the…

California leads the nation with the highest average hourly wage for nurse practitioners at $77.66, while Tennessee has the lowest at $49.86, according to the May 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey, the most recent information available.  Here is…

From AI to robotic surgeries and EHR systems, technology continues to be a make-or-break factor in the survival and growth of ASCs.  Here is where ASC leaders and physicians stand in the race to acquire and implement developing technology in…

The decision between ownership and employment remains one of the most critical career choices for physicians, particularly as reimbursement strains and practice costs push some in the workforce toward employed models.  Jeremy Shiner, founder and CEO of Myriad Systems, a…

California’s ASCs play a crucial role in expanding patient access to high-quality, cost-effective surgical care, but financial sustainability remains a pressing concern for many leaders. Bradley Heaton, CEO of the surgery center division at Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health, joined Becker’s…

As independent physician practices face mounting financial and administrative pressures, AI-driven solutions are emerging as a powerful tool to level the playing field.  Jeremy Shiner, founder and CEO of Myriad Systems, a technology and software company that provides AI-driven practice…

As reimbursement rates continue to decline, physicians across specialties are facing significant financial and operational challenges that directly impact patient care. These issues could get worse — a funding bill passed by the House of Representatives in a 217-213 vote,…

As physician shortages strain practices across healthcare, here’s how two leaders are approaching physician recruitment and retention: Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length: Renata Stone. Chief Marketing Officer of Unifeye Vision Partners (Dallas): We are…

ASCs are being challenged by mounting financial pressures endangering their sustainability.  Here are five major headwinds facing ASCs: 1. Stagnating reimbursement rates Reimbursement rates have not kept pace with inflation and rising operational costs, straining ASCs financially. While CMS slightly…

While physicians are increasingly opting for employed models, some are unhappy with employment and are pivoting back to private practice.  According to a survey from consulting firm Bain & Co., nearly 25% of physicians in health system-led organizations are contemplating…