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Novant Health breaks ground on ASC
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health has broken ground on a new outpatient surgical center in Leland, N.C., StarNews Online reported April 29. The center will address the growing need for surgical care in the region, according to the report. The project was first discussed in February 2023 and is expected to be completed in 2026. Once […]
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5 recent robotics updates
Here are five updates on milestones in surgical robotics, as reported by Becker’s: 1. LEM Surgical’s Dynamis robot for spine surgery earned FDA 510(k) clearance. The robot is the first multi-arm system for hard-tissue surgery. One arm is for surgical guidance and one is for optical navigation. It supports a wide range of surgical instruments. […]
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The issues firing up physicians
Here are three disruptions to healthcare delivery and growth that are challenging physicians. Declining transparency and reimbursement Physician pay cuts continue to put increasing financial strain on physician practices and ASCs. CMS finalized a 2.83% physician pay cut for its 2025 Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system and ASC payment system, marking the fifth consecutive […]
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5 cardiologists in the headlines
Here are five cardiologists in recent headlines, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Kipp Slicker, DO, spearheaded the opening of a new cardiology center in Cedartown, Ga., through Rome, Ga.-based AdventHealth Redmond. The new office is the seventh cardiology practice in AdventHealth’s heart care network. 2. NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn in New York City appointed its first […]
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15 healthcare labor updates in April
Here are 15 updates on unionization efforts by physicians, nurses and other healthcare workers in April, as reported by Becker’s: 1. On April 23, Northwest Medicine United filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to become the union representation for physicians at MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma, Wash. 2. Members of […]
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Surgeon general nominee scrutinized over credentials
President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the U.S. surgeon general, Janette Nesheiwat, MD, is facing scrutiny regarding her qualifications for the position, CBS News reported April 24. Here are 10 things to know about Dr. Nesheiweat and the pushback against her nomination: 1. Dr. Neisheweat is a self-described double board-certified physician with a degree from […]
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Tariffs, trade war and healthcare: 10 things to know
The Trump administration has imposed a plethora of tariffs for nearly all U.S. imports, with higher tariffs being placed on countries including Canada, Mexico and China. While the lasting effects of the tariffs remain to be seen, their implementation carries hefty implications for the U.S. healthcare industry and it’s related supply chains, particularly for the […]
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The specialties at the heart of Q1’s M&A
Ophthalmology, cardiology and orthopedics were at the center of physician practice merger and acquisition activity in Q1, according to an April 16 blog post by Nashville, Tenn.-based law firm Bass, Berry & Sims. Ophthalmology Cardiology Orthopedics
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1st certified anesthesia assistant program launched in Tennessee
Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., plans to launch the state’s first certified anesthesiologist assistant master’s program. According to an April 23 news release, students may complete their degree in 24 months. The program includes coursework in pharmacology, airway management, perioperative assessments, anesthesia monitoring and technology. The university will require incoming students to complete the MCAT […]
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How this ASC is managing cybersecurity in a cloud-based world
Cyberattacks and data breaches have become increasingly common across the healthcare industry as systems and the world at large become more reliant on digital and cloud-based technologies for every aspect of facility operations. Beth McCarthy, MSN, RN, an administrator at Advanced Surgical Institute in Sewell, N.J., recently joined Becker’s to discuss how her ASC is […]
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