As the population in the U.S. continues to grow and age, so does the demand for healthcare providers.
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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.
Leading with light: Balancing positivity and power under pressure
Positivity in leadership, especially during crises, requires balancing optimism with realistic, strategic action. Positivity can be misunderstood as naivety, but when combined with execution, it becomes a powerful force for progress.
UCHealth CFO's parting advice for his successor
Dan Rieber, CFO of Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth is reflecting on his time at the nonprofit health system ahead of his upcoming retirement.
HCA New Hampshire hospital taps CEO
Whitney Fenyak has been named CEO of HCA Healthcare’s Parkland Medical Center in Derry, N.H.
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.
