Category: Becker’s ASC Review

The payer behavior scaring anesthesia leaders

Anesthesia providers are increasingly sounding the alarm over payer policies that threaten fair compensation, patient access and the sustainability of their profession. 

ASC Quality Collaboration taps executive director

The ASC Quality Collaboration has named Nina Goins, RN, as its executive director. Ms. Goins will succeed current executive director Kathy Wilson, RN. 

AGA taps new vice president

The American Gastroenterological Association has elected Richard Peek, MD, as vice president. 

3 cardiology breakthroughs in 1 month

There have been several notable “firsts” and other technological developments in cardiology over the last month, as reported by Becker’s:

What's holding back technological innovation for physicians?

Many ASC leaders see the implementation of developing technologies — such as robotic surgeries and AI-assisted platforms — as a key element of ASC growth over the next five years. 

Lehigh Valley cardiologists perform 1st US procedure with 3DStent software

Shailendra Singh, MD, performed the first procedure in the U.S. using GE Healthcare’s 3DStent software.

Patient infections, complications arise in wake of shuttered Iowa ASC

Patients of an Ames, Iowa, ASC that abruptly shuttered in February said they are facing infections and other post-procedure complications, the Ames Tribune reported March 7.

Utah passes malpractice legislation, includes protections for physicians

Here are five things to know about the legislation:

What's new with Kaiser Permanente?

From layoffs to leadership moves, here are five updates from Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente from the last month:

3 physicians, healthcare groups to pay $1.9M for kickback allegations 

Three physicians and several healthcare entities agreed to pay $1.9 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act through kickback schemes tied to lab testing referrals, according to a March 6 new release from the Justice De…