Anesthesia regulations are evolving across many states as shifting practice standards and changing insurance policies face increased scrutiny.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
Physicians warn AI is driving up prior authorization denials
The implementation of AI has become widespread in healthcare, but physicians are concerned that unregulated AI use is increasing prior authorization denials, according to a May 7 report by the American Medical Association.
Supreme Court could strip patients of free colorectal cancer screenings
A case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court could limit the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s role in preventive care coverage under the Affordable Care Act, according to a March 7 article published in the American Journal of Managed Care.
Gastroenterology of the Rockies to open Denver ASC
Gastroenterology of the Rockies has opened a new endoscopy center in Denver as part of a joint venture with Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health.
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.
