Author: Kristin Kuchno Becker’s Hospital Review A rural Texas hospital organization has notified UnitedHealthcare of its intent to end all participation agreements over alleged unsustainable reimbursement rates. Six things to know: 1. Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals Clinically Integrated Network, representing primary care clinics and 45 rural and community hospitals across Texas, plans to […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is recruiting a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a private anesthesia practice in Savannah. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CRNA seeking a highly desirable schedule, excellent compensation, and the ability to practice independently as part of a three-CRNA anesthesia team. Position Highlights • Excellent salary • Malpractice insurance provided, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Certified registered nurse anesthetists now earn an average of $288,441 annually, up from $181,000 in 2019, according to Marit Health peer-reported salary data and AANA’s 2026 compensation report. This 59% increase has outpaced anesthesiologist pay growth at nearly twice the rate. In major metro markets the figure runs higher, with $310,000 in […]
Read MoreLymphotoxin-beta receptor controls the development of chronic pain Authors: Tumanov et al. Journal: Cell Reports published: April 2026 Summary: This article describes a new immune-system pathway that may help explain how acute pain becomes chronic pain. The researchers focused on the lymphotoxin-beta receptor, an immune-related receptor that appears to play an important role in sensory […]
Read MoreAuthors: Larsen et al. Journal: The European Journal of Health Economics published: April 6, 2026 Summary: This study evaluated whether artificial intelligence-assisted continuous vital sign monitoring after surgery affected healthcare costs, resource utilization, and labor market outcomes. The study was a secondary analysis of the WARD Surgical randomized clinical trial, which compared AI-assisted continuous vital […]
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