Author: Dawn Attride Medscape Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications were as, or more effective, than prescription opioids at relieving dental pain after wisdom tooth extraction, new research showed. The pain relief was consistent across both sexes, which is notable because women report more postsurgical pain. In a large trial of more than 1800 patients, investigators found that […]
Read MoreAuthor: Lisa O’Mary Medscape Like many hospice clinicians, Jung Hun Kang, MD, PhD, had noticed the disappearance of the corneal reflex in his dying patients. But unlike most, he decided to investigate. His new study, published in BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, suggests the loss of this involuntary blink response can predict death within 24 hours. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Andrew Cass Becker’s Hospital Review HCA Healthcare recorded the highest net income, while Tenet Healthcare posted the highest operating margin among the nation’s four largest publicly traded for-profit health systems in the first quarter of 2026. HCA, Tenet, Community Health Systems and Universal Health Services each reported operating margins of 9.5% or higher in the […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia billing errors can quietly drain an ASC’s revenue, and many facilities don’t realize how much they’ve lost until the damage is done. From missed case captures to miscoded positioning and inaccurate ASA status assignments, these are the most costly anesthesia billing mistakes ASCs and other outpatient facilities make, according […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kristin Kuchno Becker’s ASC Review Approximately 69,973 Americans died of drug overdoses in the 12-month period ending December 2025, according to CDC data published. It marks a 13.9% decline from the previous year and the third consecutive year that figure has dropped. The decline marks the longest sustained drop in overdose deaths in decades, with the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Arpi Kumari Vocal Media Rising surgical volumes, hospital modernization, and growing demand for complex procedures are expected to push the U.S. general anesthesia drugs market to USD 2.4 Billion by 2034 The healthcare sector in the United States continues to evolve rapidly, with surgical procedures becoming increasingly advanced, specialized, and technologically sophisticated. As hospitals […]
Read MoreI thought this was so amazing I wanted to include it on our blog. Author: Mariah Taylor Becker’s Clinical Leadership Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft, MD, a nurse practitioner and pediatric educator, graduated with her medical degree at 72 years old, The Washington Post reported. Dr. Zuidgeest-Craft had planned to attend medical school at age 40, but delayed her dream […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]
Read MoreAuthor: Mariah Taylor Becker’s Hospital Review Nurse practitioner is the fastest-growing healthcare profession, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The bureau projects job growth between 2024 and 2034. During that same time period, the U.S. is expecting to add 5.2 million jobs, and healthcare is projected to be the fastest-growing industry sector in terms of employment with […]
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