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The hospitals, health systems facing multimillion-dollar Stark law penalties
The federal government continues to stress that improper financial arrangements between hospitals and physicians can "compromise medical judgment and threaten the integrity of federal healthcare programs," according to a new report from law firm Bass, Berry and Sims. -
New Jersey ASC fined $76K for safety violations
The Center for Modern Surgery in Secaucus, N.J., has been fined $76,500 by the state Department of Health for more than a dozen safety violations, according to a March 4 report from NJ.com. -
Congress moves to halve physician pay cut: 3 things to know
Congress released a $460 billion spending package that would halve 2024's 3.4% Medicare pay cut for physicians to approximately 1.7%. -
Medical equipment company owner pleads guilty to $3.6M kickback scheme
A Florida man pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that defrauded Medicare and other benefit programs of at least $3.6 million. -
HCA, UPMC among most world's ethical health systems
For-profit ethical standards company the Ethisphere Institute has named the "world's most ethical companies" of 2024, adding four major health systems to the list. -
Physician pleads guilty to role in $13.7M fraud scheme
A physician has pleaded guilty to accepting kickbacks through a fraudulent telemarketing and medical supply scheme throughout Washington. -
What's happening with noncompetes?
Here are three recent noncompete moves that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 20: -
4 physician fraud schemes in 2 weeks
Here are four fraud cases involving physicians that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 12: -
New Jersey ASC group lobbies for improved Medicare payment policies
Members of the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to lobby for the benefits ASCs provide in increasing access to quality, affordable healthcare. -
10 cities with the worst physical, emotional health
Residents of Huntington, W.Va., have the worst physical and emotional well-being of any city in the U.S., according to a Feb. 27 report by personal finance website WalletHub. -
4 physician drug legal battles in 3 weeks
Here are four drug-related legal battles involving physicians that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 6: -
Justice Department recovers $1.8B from healthcare fraud in 2023
The U.S. Justice Department recovered approximately $2.69 billion in False Claims Act cases in 2023, the majority of which were related to healthcare fraud, according to a new report from law firm Bass, Berry and Sims. -
The highest paid med school president of 2024
A new report has revealed the 10 highest paid private college presidents, with one medical school leader topping the list, according to a Feb. 15 report from The Chronicle of Higher Education. -
Physician indicted for illegally dispensing controlled substances
A physician from Celina, Texas, and eight others have been indicted for illegally dispensing controlled substances. -
Hospitals target ASCs with new proposals
Outpatient revenue for hospitals and health systems jumped 10.6% year over year in January, as hospitals continue to see more complex procedures become safe in the outpatient setting, according to Syntellis. -
Louisiana physician gets prison for tax evasion
A Baton Rouge, La., physician was sentenced to 52 months in prison and fined $200,000 for tax evasion. -
10 cities with the best mental, physical health
Residents of Fremont, Calif., have the best physical and mental well-being of any city in the U.S., according to a Feb. 27 report by personal finance website WalletHub. -
Outpatient surgery heads to the mall
Approximately 87% of large shopping malls are expected to close over the next 10 years, according to a 2024 report from Capital One bank. -
CVS Health: Where it's been and where it's going
CVS is best known as a retail pharmacy, however, the company has expanded its scope in healthcare in recent years. -
3 physicians suing their former employers in 2024
Here are three lawsuits involving physicians taking action against their former employers that Becker's has reported on in 2024:
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