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5 gastroenterology studies to know
Here are five gastroenterology studies Becker’s has reported on since May 3.
No need to reinvent the wheel in outpatient orthopedics, Dr. Alexander Sah says
As orthopedics grew exponentially in ASCs in the last few years, some orthopedic surgeons still see challenges with the transition to outpatient cases, Alexander Sah, MD, said. However, keeping the process uncomplicated and following the examples of ot…
Imagining health data in the future with Claude Pirtle of West Tennessee Healthcare
Dive into Dr. Pirtle’s excitement about data-sharing frameworks and the consumer-centric ecosystem.Claude Pirtle, MD, serves as the vice president, chief medical information officer and assistant chief medical officer at the West Tennessee Healthcare J…
The anticipated challenges of AI technology
CIO Curt Cole uncovers the biggest challenge facing the virtual cycle. Curt Cole, MD, is the chief information officer and an associate professor of clinical medicine at New York City-based Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Cole will serve on the p…
The distinct evolution of the CIO role
A CIO discusses the way the evolution of the CIO role is positively affecting patients. Jeffrey Hoffman, MD, serves as the chief medical information officer at Columbus, Ohio-based Nationwide Children’s Hospital and as a clinical associate profess…
True payment reform will need to occur soon, physician says
A doctor discusses the rising healthcare costs across America.Vanessa Hill, MD, serves as the medical director at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio and as a physician adviser at Irving, Texas-based Christus Health. Dr. Hill will serve on the …
How digital health can innovate the nursing profession models of care
A vice president of Parkview Health talks about the benefits of virtual care.Michelle Charles, MSN, RN, serves as the vice president and chief nursing informatics officer at Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Parkview Health. Dr. Charles will serve on the pan…
The best opportunity to disrupt healthcare? Automation
A CIO discusses how automation will benefit patients and employees.Mark Combs is the associate chief information officer at Morgantown, W.Va.-based Mon Health System. Mr. Combs will serve on the panel “Telehealth for Rural Hospitals: How to Bridge…
10 total joint ASC physicians to know
Below are 10 physicians performing total joint replacements at ASCs.
Mark your calendar: ASCA’s upcoming events
Here are the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s important dates to remember for the upcoming month, found on the ASCA website:
