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The anesthesia workforce crisis in the next 5 years

More than 15 anesthesia leaders — anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists — joined Becker’s to discuss how the anesthesia workforce will evolve over the next five years. 

Prairie Cardiovascular adds interventional cardiologist

Springfield, Ill.-based Prairie Cardiovascular has added Jeetendra Patel, MD, to its staff.

Missouri physician pleads guilty to making false statements to Medicare

Jerry Bruggeman, MD, of Columbia, Mo., has pleaded guilty to making false statements to Medicare.

5 huge hospital, health system deals in 30 days

ASCs are closely monitoring the acceleration of hospital consolidation in various markets.

5 huge hospital, health system deals in 30 days

ASCs are closely monitoring the acceleration of hospital consolidation in various markets.

Walgreens PE deal back on the table: 5 things to know

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners’ bid to acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance is back on the table, Bloomberg reported Feb. 18. 

Walgreens PE deal back on the table: 5 things to know

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners’ bid to acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance is back on the table, Bloomberg reported Feb. 18. 

7 anesthesia lawsuits so far in 2025

Here are seven anesthesia lawsuits that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 1:

7 anesthesia lawsuits so far in 2025

Here are seven anesthesia lawsuits that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 1:

The policy changes ASCA is fighting for in 2025 — and what's at stake

As federal policy updates come out of Washington at a rapid pace under a new presidential administration, ASC leaders and physicians remain watchful of policy shifts and legislation that will directly impact their practices.