Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC review About one-third of U.S. physicians have been a defendant or co-defendant in a malpractice lawsuit at some point in their career, according to a new report from Medscape. Medscape’s “Physicians and Malpractice Report 2026,” published Sept. 22, collected data from more than 1,100 full- and part-time physicians across nearly 30 […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Washington, DC has opted out of the federal physician supervision requirement for certified registered nurse anesthetists , becoming the 28th US jurisdiction to do so. Mayor Muriel Bowser approved the opt-out under the Health Occupations Revision General Amendment Act of 2024, clearing the way for the DC Board of Medicine […]
Read MoreAt some point, a career decision becomes a life decision. This opportunity offers $500,000 in annual compensation, paid malpractice, a 1:4 call schedule, the opportunity to continue doing your own cases, and a bread-and-butter with OB practice without hearts, heads, or major trauma. But the real difference begins when the workday ends. You are in […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia stipends have gone from rare to routine at ASCs, with 44% of centers now paying them, up from 28% a year ago, as a nationwide anesthesiologist and CRNA shortage collides with reimbursement that hasn’t kept pace. CMS anesthesia payments fell 8.2% from 2019 to 2024, then took an additional […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jennifer L. Chiem et al Pediatric Anesthesia July 2026 Introduction Pediatric ambulatory surgery has become the dominant model of surgical care in the United States, driven primarily by economic forces. There is variability in regional practice patterns, quality improvement cycles, and outcomes. Opportunity exists to overcome knowledge gaps and provide sustainable pathways of quality […]
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