Francesca Mathewes

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Catching CRC early ‘critical’ for women: 5 things to know

Approximately 1 in 26 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime. Despite this, many women may mistake early warning signs of CRC for menopause-related issues or other digestive conditions.  In a recent news release, New Brunswick, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health highlighted the importance of early CRC screening for women.  Here are five takeaways […]

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ThedaCare moves forward with new campus with ASC

Construction continues for Neenah, Wis.-based ThedaCare’s new medical campus in Oshkosh, Wis., according to a March 15 report from WTAQ.  Officials broke ground on ThedaCare Medical Center-Oshkosh in March 2024. The project represents an estimated $84 million investment and will create about 60 new jobs for clinical and nonclinical staff.  The plans include an ASC […]

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Dr. Oz’s confirmation hearing: Medicaid cuts, 6 other notes

Mehmet Oz, MD, President Donald Trump’s nominee for CMS administrator, was questioned by the Senate Finance Committee on March 14. The committee will now vote on whether to advance his nomination to the full Senate.  Here are seven takeaways on the hearing: 1. Questions at the hearing centered around potential cuts to Medicaid in the […]

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The 10 numbers defining cardiology 

Here are 10 numbers on the cardiology workforce in the last year: 50%: The percentage of U.S. counties that lack access to a cardiologist, according to a Medicus white paper published Feb. 20. 8,650:  The projected shortage of cardiologists by 2037, according to Medicus.  5%: The anticipated growth in cardiology by 2033, according to the […]

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ASCs’ technology race

From AI to robotic surgeries and EHR systems, technology continues to be a make-or-break factor in the survival and growth of ASCs.  Here is where ASC leaders and physicians stand in the race to acquire and implement developing technology in the industry.  Key technologies ASC leaders have identified a few areas of technology as being […]

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Nurse sues shuttered ASC for retaliation, sexual harassment

Tonya Becker, RN, a former employee of recently shuttered Sturm Cosmetic Surgery in Ames, Iowa, has filed a lawsuit against her former employer alleging retaliatory discharge, age discrimination and sexual harassment, the Ames Tribune reported March 14.  Ms. Becker was a registered nurse at the center for two years, until she claims she was wrongfully […]

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1 veteran CRNA’s advice to young practitioners 

Anesthesia has changed drastically over the last several years, as reimbursement policies, a staffing crisis and technology development  have created shifts in the anesthesia workforce.  Jerry Campbell, a retired CRNA of 53 years in Emporia, Kan,. joined Becker’s to share his insights for aspiring anesthesiologists.  Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and […]

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