Today's Top 20 Stories
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A flurry of anesthesia updates in 1 month
Here are 9 updates and moves on anesthesia groups, policies and providers since Oct. 10, as reported by Becker's: -
Florida physician practice to pay $1.3M to settle false claims allegations
A Florida ophthalmology practice has agreed to pay $1.3 million to resolve federal allegations that it knowingly submitted false claims for medically unnecessary cranial ultrasounds. -
The lowest-paid physician specialties over the last 10 years
Pediatric, endocrinology and public health specialists consistently rank as the lowest earners across physician specialties, according to Medscape compensation reports.
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DOJ sues to block Optum's $3.3B Amedisys acquisition: 10 things to know
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group, parent company of Optum, to prevent its planned $3.3 billion acquisition of home health provider Amedisys, Bloomberg reported Nov. 12. -
Kaiser Permanente's ASC strategy
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is a massive player in the healthcare industry and continues to make significant plays in the ASC space, marked by increasingly large deals to expand their presence and a series of ASC purchases and developments. -
How independent practices can survive another year of CMS pay cuts
Physicians are increasingly concerned about independent practice viability amid another 2.83% cut by CMS. -
The secret to independent practice recruiting
Physician practices nationwide are struggling to fill roles amid widespread staffing shortages, with rural practices facing even greater challenges.
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38 physician 'bosses': How this CEO executes strategy, builds trust
With autonomy top of mind for many practices, some groups are leaning on different models of ownership to reach economies of scale while keeping physicians in leadership positions. -
UAMS awarded $11M in grants for GI clinic, endoscopy center
The Little Rock-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has earned $11 million in federal grants to create a gastroenterology clinic and endoscopy center in a nearby medical tower and upgrade the Monroe Building on its Little Rock campus. -
Texas medical office building sells for $7.1M
A medical office building in El Paso, Texas, has sold for $7.1 million, according to a Nov. 12 report from REBusiness Online. -
Georgia Eye Partners adds Cobb Eye Center
Marietta, Ga.-based Cobb Eye Center has joined under the Atlanta-based Georgia Eye Partners brand.
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Cardinal Health to acquire $2.8B majority stake in GI Alliance
Dallas-based GI Alliance has entered a definitive agreement with Dublin, Ohio-based pharmaceutical distributor and healthcare services company Cardinal Health in which Cardinal will acquire a majority stake in GI Alliance, The Economic Times reported Nov. 12. -
United Digestive partners with Gifthealth
GI management services provider United Digestive has partnered with Gifthealth, a patient adherence and education platform. -
4 ways health disparities persist in cardiology
Four new research papers highlight ways that health disparities appear commonly in cardiac care. -
A new wave of gastroenterology breakthroughs
Several leaders joined Becker's on a Nov. 1 panel at the 30th annual Business and Operations of ASCs Meeting in Chicago to discuss emerging issues in gastroenterology and patient care technology, from artificial intelligence to new screening tools. -
DC physician, community leader dies at 84
Janelle Goetcheus, MD, a physician and community worker known as the "Mother Teresa of Washington," died Oct. 26 at age 84, according to an obituary published Nov. 11 by The Washington Post.' -
What Trump tariffs could mean for US supply costs
During his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump made several propositions for the economy, including tariffs on foreign-made goods, according to a Nov. 6 report from Forbes. -
The latest Amazon healthcare moves
Retail giant Amazon continues to expand into healthcare, including partnerships with several health systems through its hybrid primary care company One Medical. -
Virginia independent practice to close after 55 years
The Children’s Medical Center Martinsville (Va.) will close Jan. 1 after 55 years of practice, citing "unavoidable financial hardship," the independent center said in a Nov. 11 post on social media. -
Surgery Partners misses Q3 earnings estimates
Brentwood, Tenn.-based ASC chain Surgery Partners posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.19 for the quarter, missing Wall Street's expectation of $0.25, according to third-quarter earnings released Nov. 12.
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