Category: Becker’s ASC Review

A new tool for slashing opioid use post-surgery: 7 things to know 

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia found that tailored feedback to surgeons dramatically reduces excessive opioid prescriptions for common surgeries. Here are seven findings from the study, published June 11 in JAMA Surgery: 1. Aligning prescribing practices with evidence-based guidelines can address overprescribing and its side effects, such […]

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This state’s healthcare ‘oligarchy’ and how it hurts ASCs

In a commentary piece published June 12 in The Carolina Journal, business developer David Hogg argues that North Carolina’s “centrally planned healthcare economy” has contributed to some of the highest healthcare costs in the nation. Here are 10 key takeaways: 1. Mr. Hogg writes that state “central planners” have failed to create a healthcare system […]

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Capital Cardiology Associates names new COO

Capital Cardiology Associates, a partner practice of Cardiovascular Logistics, has appointed Kevin Longacker as COO.  Mr. Longacker has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare, manufacturing and technology industries, focusing on financial leadership, operational transformation and strategic growth, according to a June 12 news release.  In addition, Mr. Longacker is experienced in creating […]

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Anesthesiologists lobby Congress for new standard of care

The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation has hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill advocating for a new standard of care in anesthesia monitoring.  The foundation, which is dedicated to improving anesthesia patient safety through research, education and advocacy, is advocating for continuous blood pressure monitoring to be included in anesthesia monitoring standards, according to a June […]

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Gunnison Valley Health proposes $50M facility to consolidate outpatient care

Gunnison (Colo.) Valley Health is considering constructing a medical office building, anticipated to cost between $35 and $50 million, to consolidate its outpatient services, according to a June 11 report from the Gunnison Country Times. If the health system administration approves the project, the building will total 50,000 square feet and could be completed by […]

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Pain clinic physician sentenced for ‘pill mill’

Duane Dixon, a former Roanoke, Va., physician, was sentenced to 40 months in prison for healthcare fraud and illegal opioid prescribing, the Justice Department said in a June 11 news release. What happened? Who else is involved?

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Sutter Health breaks ground on complex with an outpatient surgery center

Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has started construction on a $145 million facility in Folsom, Calif., according to a June 11 report from Folsom Times.  The 106,500-square-foot complex will include a same-day outpatient center, a cancer center and an urgent care clinic.  Both specialty physicians and general surgeons will perform procedures at the ASC.  The facility […]

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Independence Health System opens outpatient cardiology center

Greensburg, Pa.-based Independence Health System has opened a cardiology services facility, including an outpatient anticoagulation clinic, according to a June 11 report from the Latrobe Bulletin. The facility will also feature an interventional cardiology suite, a cardiac surgery suite, a heart failure clinic, and a cardiac electrophysiology and cardiac device clinic. The pharmacist-led outpatient anticoagulation […]

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Private equity’s influence on heart failure care: 5 things to know

A study published June 9 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology evaluated 30-day outcomes for patients treated at hospitals acquired by private equity firms. Here are five key findings: 1. The study analyzed more than 35,000 heart failure hospitalizations at private equity-acquired hospitals and over 178,000 at matched control hospitals between 2012 […]

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The 5 states where CRNA pay decreased the most

California saw the largest decrease in the average annual wage for certified registered nurse anesthetists from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Across the U.S., the average pay for CRNAs increased $17,500 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $231,700. Here are the five states with the largest drops in CRNA […]

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