Cameron Cortigiano

Connecticut

Writer and Reporter at Becker's Hospital Review

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Articles

Dr. Pooja Soni takes ownership of Maryland dental practice

3 weeks ago | beckersdental.com | Cameron Cortigiano

Pooja Soni, DDS, has taken over ownership at Quarterfield Dental Arts of Glen Burnie (Md.). The practice will continue operating at the same location under Dr. Soni’s leadership, according to a June 6 news release. Dr. Soni continues the legacy of the late Paul Miller, DDS. Services provided at the practice include preventive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry and periodontics, according to its website.
New GI practices, centers in 45 days

3 weeks ago | beckersasc.com | Cameron Cortigiano

Here are four new gastroenterology practices and facilities opening up or being planned, as reported by Becker’s since April 21:Hickory, N.C.-based Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke Lifepoint facility, added gastroenterology services. Morris (Ill.) Hospital & Healthcare Centers opened a new gastroenterology practice and welcomed its first specialist, Afreen Hyder, MD.
Sutter Health breaks ground on $442M neuroscience complex, ASC

3 weeks ago | beckersasc.com | Cameron Cortigiano

Sutter Health has started construction on the Sutter Advanced Neurosciences Complex at Mission Bernal in San Francisco. The $442 million, 129,000-square-foot facility will include a neurology services, neurosurgery and an on-site ASC, according to a June 4 news release from Sutter Health. About 80 physicians and clinicians across a number of neurological specialties will provide care at the facility. The center is expected to open in 2028, the release said.
Rock Dental Brands adds 6 locations in Arkansas, Missouri

3 weeks ago | beckersdental.com | Cameron Cortigiano

Little Rock, Ark.-based Rock Dental Brands has expanded its network with six practices across Arkansas and Missouri. The DSO supports more than 100 practice locations in the U.S.Here are the new additions, according to a June 3 news release from Rock Dental Brands:Westrock Orthodontics in Bentonville, Ark., led by Darren Hallums, DDS. Westrock Orthodontics in Springdale, Ark., led by Rodney Lewis, DDS. Leap Kids Dental, which has locations in Kansas City and Raymore, Mo., led by Nona Aryan, DDS.
Colorado Heartland Dental location sold for $3.2M

3 weeks ago | beckersdental.com | Cameron Cortigiano

A Heartland Dental practice location in Johnstown, Colo., has been sold for $3.2 million. The practice is part of a new 200-acre, mixed-used development that will include more than 1 million square feet of retail space once completed, according to a June 2 news release. The seller is a Midwest-based developer and the buyer is a private investor based in California. The sale was completed by The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm.
The 5 states where CRNA pay increased the most

3 weeks ago | beckersasc.com | Cameron Cortigiano

Florida saw the largest increase in the average annual wage for certified registered nurse anesthetists from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., the average pay for CRNAs increased $17,500 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $231,700. Here are the five states with the largest jumps in CRNA compensation using salary data from 2023 and 2024, the latest year data is available:Note: Salary data was not available in 2023 and 2024 for every state.
WVU physicians perform 1st robotic TAVR explant, aortic valve replacement

3 weeks ago | beckersasc.com | Cameron Cortigiano

Physicians at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute completed the world’s first robotic transcatheter aortic valve replacement explant and aortic valve replacement. The procedure was performed by Vinay Badhwar, MD, executive chair of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute; cardiac surgeons Ali Darehzereshki, MD, Goya Raikar, MD, J. Hunter Mehaffey, MD, and Lawrence Wei, MD; and cardiologist Ramesh Daggubati, MD, according to a June 4 news release.
The specialties Northwell is targeting for outpatient growth

3 weeks ago | beckersasc.com | Cameron Cortigiano

Vascular, cardiac and urology procedures are becoming more common in outpatient settings and are a few of the specialties that are being considered for New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health’s continuing growth. Expanding access to primary care services through new methods and the management of chronic diseases are also priorities for Northwell Health over the next few years.
What ASCs will look like in 2035

3 weeks ago | beckersasc.com | Cameron Cortigiano

Within the next decade, ASCs will continue to evolve and expand, fueled by factors including advanced technology, case migration and consolidation. ASCs will continue to integrate and make their place within the broader healthcare industry, improving the experience for physicians, nurses and patients, according to industry leaders. Two executives recently connected with Becker’s to share what they think the ASC space will look like 10 years down the road.
Dr. Todd Gray named chief dental officer of Sun Life US

3 weeks ago | beckersdental.com | Cameron Cortigiano

Sun Life U.S. has appointed Todd Gray, DDS, to serve as chief dental officer for its dental businesses, which includes DentaQuest. In the role, Dr. Gray will improve the organization’s clinical strategy by implementing evidence-based upgrades, overseeing quality and enhancing collaboration with dental providers and organizations, according to a June 3 news release. Dr. Gray has more than 20 years of experience, most recently serving as a clinical advisor for DentaQuest.