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ASCs closing the cardiac care gap: 5 study notes
A nationwide study found that ASCs treat 15% more patients in socially vulnerable areas for cardiac interventions compared with hospital outpatient departments. According to a May 1 news release from the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, ASCs could be an important key in closing healthcare gaps in vulnerable populations. Here are five other takeaways […]
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Texas surgeon closes practice following malpractice allegations
A surgeon in Lufkin, Texas, has permanently closed his practice and stopped treating patients at another medical center after an investigation by The Lufkin Daily News into allegations of medical malpractice, the publication reported May 2. Allegations involving patient deaths and post-surgical complications have been leveled against Mario Matos-Cruz, MD, who was hired by Woodland […]
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Where ASCs are booming in 2025
Becker’s has reported on the development of 51 new ASCs so far in 2025, with California and New Jersey seeing the most new ASC developments. Here are the five states with the most ASC developments in 2025, as reported by Becker’s:
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Simultaneous bariatric surgery, liver transplants show long-term benefits: Study
A study published in the Journal of Hepatology found that simultaneous bariatric surgery and liver transplant for severely obese patients is safe and improves long-term health outcomes. Here are five things to know about the study: 1. Conducted by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., the 10-year study compares the results of patients who received […]
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Repeal of Florida malpractice law stalls
A proposal to repeal a Florida medical malpractice law hit last-minute roadblocks in the state Senate, the Orlando Sentinel reported May 1. The 1990 law states that if a physician’s error results in the death of someone who is over 25, unmarried and without children, no one can sue for pain and suffering. Some patient […]
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Envision exits imaging: 5 things to know
Nashville, Tenn.-based physician group Envision Healthcare is exiting imaging. Its 400 radiologists will join El Segundo, Calif.-based Radiology Partners. Here are five things to know about the exit: 1. According to an April 30 news release, the transition agreement will shift Envision’s 400 radiologists to employment by Radiology Partners. 2. The agreement seeks to avoid […]
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5 notes on colonoscopies in 2025
1. Innovations in patient experience To increase their effectiveness and improve patient experience surrounding colonoscopy preparation, some practices have turned to new staffing models to provide a more hands-on approach. “We have increased the number of nursing navigators helping patients who are directly scheduled for colonoscopies by their primary care physician. Nursing navigators are important […]
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5 notes on cardiology’s outpatient shift
1. Vance Chunn, CEO of Mobile, Ala.-based Cardiology Associates, told Becker’s that while cardiology’s shift to outpatient is inevitable, it still has a years-long trajectory. Here’s the timeline Mr. Chunn anticipates for cardiology’s outpatient evolution: 2. As more cardiology and cardiovascular procedures shift toward the ASC setting, there could be a swing in consolidation in […]
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6 hospitals, health systems laying off employees
Here are hospitals, health systems and physician practices that have announced layoffs in April, as reported by Becker’s: 1. CVS Health will lay off 55 employees who report to Aetna’s headquarters in Hartford, Conn., due to the closure of the payer’s CareFree insurance plan. The majority of the affected employees work remotely outside of Connecticut. […]
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Premier Anesthesia partners with Holzer Health
Alpharetta, Ga.-based Premier Anesthesia has forged a new partnership with four facilities in Gallipolis, Ohio-based Holzer Health System. According to an April 30 news release, the partnership extends to Holzer Gallipolis, Holzer Gallipolis Surgery Center, Holzer Jackson (Ohio) and Holzer Athens (Ohio) Surgery Center. Certified registered nurse anesthetists currently on the Holzer anesthesia team will […]
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