Today's Top 20 Stories
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10 states with the most ASCs
California is the state with the most ASCs. -
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. -
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.
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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. -
The most, least expensive states for healthcare
Hawaii is the most affordable state for healthcare, according to a new analysis from Forbes Advisor. -
3 orthopedic ASC updates
Here are three orthopedic ASC updates Becker's has reported on since March 20: -
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:
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MyMichigan Health to acquire Ascension ASC, 3 other locations
MyMichigan Health is set to acquire Ascension's Michigan locations in Saginaw, Tawas and Standish. -
Kentucky ASC relocates
Bluegrass Specialty Surgery Center, an affiliate of management services organization Growth Orthopedics, has relocated to Lexington, Ky. -
AdventHealth to open cardiology practice in Georgia
AdventHealth Medical Group is set to open a cardiology practice in Dalton, Ga. -
15% of claims denied regardless of prior authorization: 5 notes
Approximately 15% of all medical claims sent to insurers are denied, including claims that were pre-approved, according to a recent report by healthcare solutions and research company Premier.
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Dr. Jennifer Dickerson named lead physician of heart team at OhioHealth
OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital appointed Jennifer Dickerson, MD, as lead physician of its heart and vascular team. -
Gastroenterologist's Medicaid payments suspended amid fraud allegations
The Office of Medicaid Inspector General has suspended payments for a gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Ark., amid an investigation into fraud allegations, Arkansas Business reported March 26. -
How gastroenterologists can stay independent
Physicians crave independence, but what does it take to maintain it? -
Anesthesiologist group files 5th brief challenging No Surprises Act
The American Society of Anesthesiologists, along with other physician groups, has filed its fifth amicus brief supporting Texas Medical Association's lawsuit challenging the federal government's implementation of the No Surprises Act. -
The biggest disruptors to the ASC industry
ASCs around the country are facing two major care disruptors: Rising labor costs and anesthesia provider shortages. -
Where noncompetes could be banned next
Maine is poised to be the next state to ban noncompete agreements, the National Law Review reported March 25. -
Where will the physician shortage be the most dire?
Growth in physician demand is expected to be the highest in the South and West by 2036, according to a recent report from the Association of American Medical Colleges. -
3 GI firsts in 2024
Here are three firsts in the gastroenterology industry, as reported by Becker's this year: -
Fujifilm endoscopic imaging device gets clearance
Fujifilm received 510(k) clearance for its CAD Eye artificial intelligence-powered detection system for endoscopic imaging, the company said in a March 20 news release.
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