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Florida physician’s license restricted after hepatitis cluster
Florida health officials issued an emergency order to restrict the license of Li Voepel, MD, an interventional pain management physician, after three of her patients contracted a “very rare strain” of hepatitis C, Florida Today reported March 22. According to the report, Florida health officials believe that the cases may have been caused by unsterilized […]
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What is, isn’t working in anesthesia
Five leaders in anesthesia recently joined Becker’s to discuss things that are and are not working in the world of anesthesia. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. What is working: Steve Wilstead, CRNA. University Medical Center Southern Nevada (Las Vegas): Allowing independence from anesthesiologist supervision for CRNAs. We are trained […]
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Where physicians pay the most for malpractice
A new study has found that physicians in Illinois have the highest malpractice payments in the country, The Center Square reported March 21. Using data from the National Practitioner Data Bank, researchers from Noll-Law.com found that the average payment in Illinois is $746,186. Massachusetts was second at $690,405. Minnesota was the only other Midwestern state […]
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3 physicians facing lawsuits in 1 week
Here are three updates on physicians facing in lawsuits since March 13, as reported by Becker’s: 1. An Iowa appeals court has sided with Matthew Kettman, MD, after he was sued for defamation by a former Cedar Falls police officer who resigned amid a prescription painkiller investigation. 2. Tonya Becker, RN, a former employee of […]
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The technologies, developments, deals shaping anesthesia
Here are nine recent updates in the technological, clinical, legal and business aspects of the anesthesia industry: Technology and clinical care 1. As the demand for outpatient procedures increases and anesthesia care expands beyond the traditional operating room setting, anesthesia leaders are exploring new technologies to support more comprehensive pain management. Vijay Sudheendra, MD, president […]
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5 ASC leadership shakeups in 2025
Here are five leadership moves affecting the ASC industry since Jan. 17, 2025: 1. Michelle Soto, MD, was appointed medical director of ambulator care at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx in New York City. 2. Corwin Harper exited his role as CEO of Shreveport, La.-based Ochsner LSU Health and was appointed president of Kaiser […]
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The ‘tug-of-war’ over patient billing in New York
A law passed in New York last year sought to prohibit medical practices from requiring patients to sign consent-to-pay forms before receiving treatments or discussing costs. But state officials, patient advocates and health professionals remain embroiled in a “tug-of-war” over the policy, according to a March 20 report from KFF Health News. Here are 10 […]
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The country’s highest-performing ASCs, by specialty: US News
U.S. News & World Report collaborated with CareJourney to evaluate more than 4,300 surgery centers in four specialties for its 2025 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers ratings. The specialties included colonoscopy and endoscopy, ophthalmology, orthopedics and spine and urology. The publication used factors such as cost of complications, emergency department visits and inpatient admissions to rank […]
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The anesthesia workforce in 10 numbers
Here are 10 numbers shaping the anesthesia workforce: $218,000: The total revenue potential for an anesthesia provider generating 10,000 billable units from Mediciare, assuming full collection, according to a blog post from Coronis Health. 6,300: The projected shortage of anesthesiologists by 2036, according to a 2024 white paper from Medicus Healthcare Solutions. $21.88: The average […]
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AI shows promise in colonoscopy, but uncertainty remains
The American Gastroenterological Association has released new clinical guidelines on the use of AI in colonoscopies. The guidelines make no recommendation explicitly for or against the use of computer-aided detection systems in colonoscopy. AGA found that while AI can enhance the detection of colorectal polyps, it remains unclear as to how effectively it can prevent […]
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