Leadership

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…

With a national ban for noncompetes effectively dead under the current FTC leadership, the battle is playing out state by state, hospital by hospital, and contract by contract.  Marcelo Hochman, MD, a Charleston-based independent physician and former president of the…

The White House is pushing for members of the Senate to confirm Casey Means, MD, as U.S. surgeon general “without further delay,” despite mixed signals from President Donald Trump, NBC News reported March 31.  According to the report, Mr. Trump…

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed legislation permanently granting independent practice authority to certain advanced practice nurses providing primary or behavioral health care in the state, according to a March 30 news release from the governor’s office. The legislation…

From block time sitting empty to bundled payments left unbundled, ASC leaders say the gap between what their centers are capable of and the number of procedures they’re actually performing is wider than most will admit.  Thirty-three ASC leaders joined…

At heart, Michael Boblitz is a strategy guy, and when he began as CEO of Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic he quickly identified an area where the practice could save $2.5 million. He said the practice’s strategic plan is built on…

Some orthopedic practices have found allies in payers to bolster services and outpatient growth. At OrthoWest, partnering with Optum was crucial to get outpatient orthopedics off the ground and soaring in recent years, Amar Patel, MD, a board member of…