As the population in the U.S. continues to grow and age, so does the demand for healthcare providers.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
Opioid-sparing anesthesia improves cardiac surgery outcomes: 5 things to know
A study published Feb. 22 in Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications found that opioid-sparing anesthesia cut down on opioid-related adverse events in cardiac surgery and may also improve post-procedure recovery.
Prolonged anesthesia exposure linked to cognitive decline: Study
A study published Feb. 18 in the European Journal of Anaesthesiology found that increased exposure to anesthesia was associated with long-term decline in various aspects of cognitive decline, Medscape reported Feb. 24.
Physicians and cash-based payment: 5 things to know
As reimbursement challenges and administrative burdens continue to squeeze physicians, some have embraced cash-only or direct primary care models.
Missouri cardiologist dies at 90
Missouri cardiologist Lenard Politte, MD, died on Feb. 20 at 90, according to a Feb. 23 report from the Columbia Missourian.
10 trends defining hospital consolidation
Hospital consolidation continues to reshape the nation’s healthcare landscape, with mergers and acquisitions becoming a dominant strategy for health systems seeking financial stability, operational efficiency and expanded patient access.
California assemblyman offers bills to clarify CRNA role
California Assemblyman Heath Flora has introduced two pieces of legislation that aim to clarify rules and regulations around CRNAs in the state, according to a Feb. 22 report from Fox 5.
Ballad Health's stabilizing physician practice model
Johnson, Tenn.-based Ballad Health seeks to provide relief for physician practices struggling to stay afloat in challenging economic environments, especially in rural areas.
Cardiology's most lucrative procedure: Study
The most lucrative cardiology procedures within the Medicare population for hospitals are coronary artery bypass grafts, according to research from Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania’s Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics that was pub…
3 hospital, health systems filing for bankruptcy in 2025
Becker’s has reported on three hospital and health system bankruptcies since the beginning of 2025:
