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  1. 5 health systems selling off health facilities in the last year

    Here are five health systems that have sold facilities in the last year:
  2. Police investigate bomb threat at California surgery center

    The Simi Valley Police Department is investigating a bomb threat made at a surgery center in California, the VC Star reported March 26.
  3. Physician couple pleads guilty to fraud 

    A physician couple from Hollidaysburg, Pa., have pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud. 

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  1. ASC activity ramps up in the Midwest

    Here are five ASC moves throughout the Midwest that Becker's has reported on since March 13:
  2. 14 new ASC projects on the East Coast

    Here are 14 ASCs on the East Coast that were opened, announced or expanded this year, as reported by Becker's in 2024:
  3. Health systems considering dropping Medicare Advantage: What ASCs need to know 

    Nearly half of health systems are considering dropping Medicare Advantage, according to a survey from the Healthcare Financial Management Association and Eliciting Insights. 
  4. Anesthesiologist accused of poisoning IV bags at ASC appears in court

    Raynaldo Ortiz Jr., MD, an anesthesiologist who allegedly injected heart-stopping drugs into IV bags at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas, appeared in court ahead of his trial, which is set to begin April 1, according to ABC affiliate WFAA. 

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  1. ASC staff choosing hospitals for more money, leader says 

    ASCs in many markets have to compete with the deep pockets of hospitals to recruit and retain staff. 
  2. 5 highest-paid cardiologists in Detroit

    The highest-paid cardiologist in Detroit earns $1,039,600, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $421,330 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  3. Central Utah Eye opens 4th location

    Central Utah Eye opened a location in Ephraim, Utah, its fourth practice, according to a March 27 report by the Daily Herald.
  4. 10 states with the most ASCs

    California is the state with the most ASCs.

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  1. Why Stark law remains in the spotlight

    According to a report from the law firm McDermott Will & Emery, Stark law allegations increased in 2023, and some of the largest recoveries by the Justice Department in 2023 were Stark law violations, according to a report from law firm Mintz.
  2. Healthcare has a fraud problem

    In 2023, the government and whistleblowers saw 543 False Claims Act settlements and judgments, the highest in a single year.
  3. Optum to acquire Steward physician group

    Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, will acquire financially troubled Dallas-based Steward Health Care's physician group, The Boston Globe reported March 26. 
  4. The most, least expensive states for healthcare 

    Hawaii is the most affordable state for healthcare, according to a new analysis from Forbes Advisor.
  5. 3 orthopedic ASC updates

    Here are three orthopedic ASC updates Becker's has reported on since March 20:
  6. Meet the COOs of the 10 largest ASC companies

    Here are the COOs of the 10 largest ASC chains in U.S. by number of surgical centers:
  7. MyMichigan Health to acquire Ascension ASC, 3 other locations

    MyMichigan Health is set to acquire Ascension's Michigan locations in Saginaw, Tawas and Standish.
  8. Kentucky ASC relocates

    Bluegrass Specialty Surgery Center, an affiliate of management services organization Growth Orthopedics, has relocated to Lexington, Ky.
  9. AdventHealth to open cardiology practice in Georgia

    AdventHealth Medical Group is set to open a cardiology practice in Dalton, Ga.

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