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Physician Owners, Strategic Partnerships, Private Equity, Investment Bankers – Important Insights from Industry Leaders
What led your physician group to consider a strategic partnership? “For our group, the challenges associated with skyrocketing costs, payor reimbursement, hospital competition, staff retention, and continuing to grow our business and operational footprint led us to consider strategic partnerships,” states Dr. A.J.Mencias, President of South Bend Orthopaedics. “The myriad business, operational, and financial complexities of […]
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nimble solutions Acquires Contego to Expand Payer Guidance for Providers
nimble solutions, the leader in surgical revenue cycle management, today announced its acquisition of Contego, a specialized firm focused on revenue optimization for out of-network surgeons, including their ASCs and office-based surgical practices. This partnership expands nimble’s capabilities in supporting surgeons with sophisticated payer strategies—whether in- or out-of-network. By adding Contego’s expertise, nimble reinforces the […]
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Leveraging Your Sterile Processing Options Can Minimize Capital Investment and Maximize Surgical Efficiencies
Growing orthopedic (ortho) and spine surgical volume raises an important question: can ASC support structures handle the increased workloads and regulatory requirements without increased financial pressure? Sterile processing (SPD) is at the heart of the ASC support structure directly impacting the center’s ability to succeed operationally and financially. Whether you’re building new, renovating, or living […]
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Staples Brings Back the Iconic Easy Button for its 20th Anniversary
Redefining What “Easy” Means for the Modern Consumer and Workplace FRAMINGHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In celebration of the Easy Button’s 20th anniversary, Staples is bringing back the beloved icon — a move that transcends nostalgia. First introduced in 2005, the Easy Button and its unforgettable catchphrase, “That was easy,” quickly became a pop culture hit, with millions of buttons […]
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Improving nurse satisfaction at Lee Health: Leveraging data-driven patient assignments to achieve a 10% reduction in workload imbalances and an 11% increase in staff productivity
The nurse-patient assignment process for infusion centers is a critical component of patient care. However, the manual assignment methods used at most infusion centers are inefficient, add administrative strain to already overburdened nurses’ workloads and threaten nurse retention. During a May Becker’s Hospital Review webinar sponsored by LeanTaaS, Valeria Campbell, MSN, RN, OCN, NE-BC, director […]
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Rapidly Modernize by Centralizing Disparate Healthcare Systems
Many medical, dental, and veterinary practices have multiple facilities and parts of the business operating on several different software systems. For example, there are many different electronic health records (EHR) and practice management systems (PMS) across numerous facilities. Similarly, many healthcare provider organizations use different systems for different specialties. This fragmentation often occurs with inorganic […]
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Demographic data gaps in anesthesia billing: 4 key points for providers
A May 6 blog post from Coronis Health spotlights a longstanding challenge for anesthesia practices: billing disruptions caused by incomplete or inaccurate demographic data. Because hospitals typically manage patient intake, anesthesia providers often have little control over the quality of demographic details — such as insurance information or contact fields — despite their direct impact on claim […]
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Eroding reimbursement for anesthesia care: 6 key pressures providers are facing
Compounding financial pressures are threatening the stability of anesthesia practices across the country. In a May 1 Coronis Health blog post, Justin Vaughn, vice president of anesthesia compliance at Coronis, details these challenges — underscoring that while each issue alone may seem minor, together they represent a sustained, systemic decline in professional reimbursement. Below are six […]
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Why hospitals change anesthesia providers: 4 key drivers
Hospital administrators are reevaluating their anesthesia partnerships more frequently — and more critically — than ever before. At the center of these evaluations is the Request for Proposal, a formal process that, while often inconclusive, signals dissatisfaction and opens the door to competitive bids. An April 7 blog post by Coronis Health outlines the evolving […]
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AI action plans: 4 takeaways on the AHA’s recommendations for hospitals
As AI continues to gain traction in healthcare, industry leaders are increasingly recognizing its transformative potential. The American Hospital Association recently released a comprehensive guide — with case studies from Cleveland Clinic, Providence (Renton, Wash.), HCA Healthcare (Nashville, Tenn.) and more — to help hospitals and health systems strategically implement AI, outlining practical ways to […]
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