Ambulatory surgery centers have become one of the most dynamic — and pressured — segments of healthcare. At Becker’s 31st Annual ASC Conference, Scott Becker, JD, Founder and Chief Content Officer, Becker’s Healthcare; Partner, McGuireWoods LLP, offered a candid look…
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ASCs are expanding rapidly as procedural capabilities grow and health systems seek lower-cost, high-quality alternatives. At Becker’s 31st Annual Meeting: The Business & Operations of ASCs, leaders from Vizient and Sg2 shared insights on how ASCs can deliver strong clinical…
Since Oct. 1, four leaders have either joined or departed Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare: 1. Jacob Wiesmann was named divisional CFO at Cambridge, Mass.-based Beth Israel Lahey Health. Prior to his new role, Mr. Wiesmann served as a market CFO…
As ASCs strive to remain efficient, competitive and patient-centered, AI is emerging as a vital enabler in transforming workflows, communication and the entire patient experience. During a session at Becker’s 31st annual meeting on the business & operations of ASCs,…
ASCs are attractive to both physicians and patients for their affordability, convenience and flexibility. Yet many ASCs are still behind the innovation curve when it comes to workflow and patient experience. Les Jebson, administrator of Prisma Health’s Orthopedics & Sports…
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The Prostate Cancer Institute of America was founded in 2022 by Ajay Bhatnagar, MD, and has since grown into a national network collaborating with ASCs to deliver low-dose rate brachytherapy (also known as radioactive seed therapy) to patients. Becker’s recently spoke with…
Ambulatory healthcare leaders face increasing pressure to improve performance while managing costs. A significant challenge given persistent workforce constraints, reimbursement shifts and evolving patient expectations. A recent webinar hosted by Becker’s Healthcare and NextGen Healthcare explored how organizations are responding…
Shaun Cartwright was recently named chief operating officer of HCA Healthcare’s ASC division, Surgery Ventures, where he will oversee 150 ASCs across 16 states and involve around 3,400 physician partners. Mr. Cartwright joined Becker’s to discuss his new role. Question:…
AI holds major promise for healthcare — particularly for independent ASCs and physician practices whose smaller teams may face significant administrative and regulatory burdens in their day-to-day. Brian Bizub, CEO of Raleigh (N.C) Orthopaedic Clinic, recently joined Becker’s to discuss…
ASCs are currently experiencing many hurdles such as rising supply costs and staff shortages. Forty ASC leaders told Becker’s all about the biggest obstacles they’re currently facing and how they’re planning to overcome them. The leaders featured below are speaking…