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The regulations making ASC development 'risky'

From Stark law to certificates of need, Shakeel Ahmed, MD, CEO of Atlas Surgical Group in St. Louis, joined Becker’s to discuss the legislation potentially stifling ASC development.

This up-and-comping ASC company sees success with a 'new generation' of physicians

New York City-based Sapient Health, a new ASC management company, has partnered with physicians to develop four new ASCs. 

HCA Texas subsidiary names new CFO

El Paso, Texas-based Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, has named Maria Garvin as CFO.

Inside 2 systems' pharmacy investment strategies for 2025

In an era of rapid healthcare transformation, two health systems are making important pharmacy investments to enhance operational efficiency, improve patient care and navigate the financial pressures going into 2025. 

Using VR before open heart surgery eases anxiety: Mayo Clinic

The utilization of virtual reality was found to decrease preoperative anxiety in older patients undergoing open-heart surgery, according to a study published Jan. 4 in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology calls on VA secretary to grant CRNAs full practice authority

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has issued a letter calling on newly confirmed Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins to grant CRNAs full practice authority. 

RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary

The Senate voted 52-48 on Feb. 13 to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary.

Penn Medicine CIO to retire

Michael Restuccia, senior vice president and CIO of Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine, is preparing to retire after nearly two decades of leadership.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst opens women's heart clinic

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has opened a Women’s Heart Health Institute to address gender disparities and care gaps found in women’s cardiovascular healthcare. 

Regent Surgical expands C-suite

ASC development and management company Regent Surgical has added two new members to its C-Suite. Kendall Hagood will serve as chief commercial officer, while Riley Orr will serve as chief operating officer.