Category: Becker’s ASC Review

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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Vanderbilt gastroenterologist dies in bicycle accident

Former Nashville-based Vanderbilt University gastroenterologist Terrence Allen Smith, MD, died at VUMC on April 7 following a bicycle accident, according to an April 18 report from the Williamson Herald. Dr. Smith, 68, was a resident of Brentwood, Tenn., and a former U.S. Army flight surgeon. He first joined Vanderbilt in 2003 as an assistant professor […]

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5 hospitals, health systems leaning into outpatient development

Here are five hospitals and health systems investing in their outpatient strategy, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Morgantown-based West Virginia University Health System has announced more than $460 million in new capital projects across the state, one of which will be a $48 million outpatient center in Bridgeport, W.Va.,  2. Los Angeles-based University of Southern […]

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5 surgeons in the headlines 

Here are five surgeons in recent headlines, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Jeffrey Clark, MD, is the first and only surgeon in Iowa to use Stryker’s Mako 4 robot for a procedure. The surgery was performed at Charles City, Iowa-based Floyd County Medical Center.  2. John-Kevin Dolce, MD, former captain of UVA’s football team, will […]

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Is GI pay outpacing inflation?

Despite gastroenterologist pay falling by 3% between 2024 and 2025, overall, the specialty has seen a 33.78% pay hike since 2015. From 2015 to 2025, the inflation rate in the U.S. has risen by 1.7%, according to data from the U.S. Inflation Calculator. Throughout that period, there have been several spikes, reaching a high of […]

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Physicians raise concerns over planned U of Minnesota, Essentia merger

Cardiologists at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis are voicing concerns over the university’s proposed merger with Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health, The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported April 17. The physicians fear that the merger could thwart relations with the university’s existing partner, Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services. In March, 30 physicians signed a letter and sent […]

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Appellate court reverses Anti-Kickback conviction 

An appeals court in Chicago has overturned the conviction of Mark Sorensen, the former owner of Symed, a durable medical equipment company, The National Law Review reported April 17.  In March 2024, Mr. Sorensen was convicted for his alleged participation in an $87 million healthcare fraud kickback scheme. He and his co-conspirators were accused of […]

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Top-paying states for CRNAs

Massachusetts is the highest-paying state for nurse anesthetists, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. In the majority of states, CRNAs earn over $200,000 on average.  Here are the five top-paying states for CRNA in 2025. Find the full list of pay by state here.  1. Massachusetts: $292,390 […]

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AdventHealth Redmond opens cardiology practice

Rome, Ga.-based AdventHealth Redmond has opened a cardiology center in Cedartown, Ga. AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Cedartown is led by Kipp Slicker, DO, according to a LinkedIn post from AdventHealth Georgia.  The practice will provide services including routine check-ups to specialized cardiac care.  The new office is the seventh cardiology practice in AdventHealth’s heart […]

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Physicians warn of marijuana, anesthesia complications: 5 things to know

As marijuana use becomes more commonplace, physicians are growing concerned about how it can lead to complications during surgery, WZZM 13 reported April 17.  Here are five things to know from the report: 1. Because marijuana is metabolized by the same enzymes that process many anesthesia drugs, physicians may need to use higher doses of […]

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