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Northwestern expands cardiology reach
Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute has opened a new facility in Mokena, Ind., according to a Nov. 20 report from The Times of Northwest Indiana.
ASCs' biggest growth opportunities
Two ASC leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss the biggest growth opportunities for ASCs.
Why AAAHC's CEO is focused on the 1,095 days between surveys
In 2017, Noel Adachi took over as the president and CEO of the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Care, the largest accreditor of ASCs in the nation.
The benefits of partnering with collections agencies, per 1 group
An often-overlooked part of running a practice is how to handle billing and collections. Having a partnership with a collections agency is something practices should consider, according to a Nov. 6 post by Anesthesia Business Consultants on its website.
4 endoscopy updates
Here are four endoscopy updates Becker’s has reported on since Oct. 18:
American Gastroenterology Association releases 1st guidelines on biomarkers in patients with Crohn's
The American Gastroenterological Association has released new guidelines recommending the use of blood and stool-based biomarkers to manage Crohn’s disease.
Nurse anesthetist group publishes guidelines for gender-diverse patients
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has published new considerations for care of transgender and gender-diverse patients, and has called on certified registered nurse anesthetists to advocate for civility and help eliminate health disparit…
Physician, clinic owner sentenced for $5M 'pill mill' scheme
A physician and a man with whom he co-owned clinics were sentenced to 10 and 12 years in prison, respectively, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to unlawfully distribute and dispense controlled substances.
Where ASCs are losing money
Two ASC leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss where ASCs are losing money.
The 10 keys to ASC success right now
Here are 10 takeaways from healthcare experts who attended the ASC 29th Annual Meeting in October, as compiled by Becker’s staff:
