Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. 5 ways for GIs to improve colonoscopy performance

    Claire Wallace -
    As major gastroenterology organizations have recently made changes to guidelines regarding the quality indicators surrounding colonoscopy, gastroenterologists are reconsidering how they can keep up with new requirements and best practices. 

  2. The rising stars of GI consolidations

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Gastroenterology, while still largely independent, has seen an overall increase in consolidation with the rise of supergroups like Dallas-based GI Alliance.

  3. 3 notes for ASC leaders in stalled payer talks

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Declining reimbursements in the face of soaring inflation and an increased demand for healthcare is a frustrating, but familiar, scenario for many ASC leaders and physicians. 

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  1. Employed physicians feel more overworked, burnt out

    Patsy Newitt -
    Employed physicians have reported higher levels of burnout, anger and anxiety compared to independent physicians, according to a recent Physicians Foundation survey. 

  2. Gastroenterologists vs. colonoscopy reimbursements

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Screening colonoscopies in the U.S. cost a total of $23.7 billion in 2021, the most recent available data for nationwide cancer screening costs. 

  3. Physician shortages are here to stay: Here's why

    Claire Wallace -
    By the end of 2024, the U.S. is predicted to see a physician shortage of 64,000, according to research from McKinsey & Company, published Sept. 10. 

  4. 9 pediatric hospitals cut gas emissions from anesthetics over 50%

    Claire Wallace -
    Project Spruce, a consortium of nine pediatric hospitals, has successfully cut greenhouse gas emissions from inhaled anesthetics by over 50% across its nine partners. 

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  1. 5 ASC legal cases, controversies in 1 month

    Patsy Newitt -
    Here are five controversies involving ASC closures, lawsuits or false claims allegations that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 23:

  2. How the wealth of the youngest physician billionaire has evolved

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Keith Dunleavy, MD, is the youngest physician billionaire, according to Forbes' 2024 World's Billionaires list.

  3. How consolidation is impacting employed vs. independent physicians

    Patsy Newitt -
    More than half of independent physicians said mergers and acquisitions have negatively affected their job satisfaction, according to a recent Physicians Foundation survey. 

  4. Independent physicians hit harder by pay cuts than employed peers

    Patsy Newitt -
    More independent and older physicians reported experiencing a reduction in income in the last year than employed physicians, according to a recent Physicians Foundation survey. 

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  1. New California bill could spell 'disaster' for independent physicians: Opinion

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Assembly bill 3129 was passed by the California Legislature in August, and would give the attorney general authority to review and approve or deny transactions between independent physician practices and private equity firms. 

  2. North Carolina GI ASC adds 10th physician

    Claire Wallace -
    Hickory, N.C.-based Gastroenterology Associates has added its 10th physician, gastroenterologist Devan Patel, MD, according to a Sept. 19 report from the Hickory Daily Record.

  3. Novant to open outpatient clinic in former Verizon Wireless

    Claire Wallace -
    Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health plans to open a two-story outpatient facility in a former Verizon Wireless call center in Wilmington, N.C., according to a Sept. 19 report from Wilmington Biz.

  4. CVS subsidiary to pay $60M to settle kickback allegations

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Chicago-based Oak Street Health, owned by CVS Health since 2023, agreed to pay $60 million to settle allegations that it was involved in a kickback scheme that violated the False Claims Act. 

  5. Physician charged for $32.7M fraud scheme 

    Patsy Newitt -
    An Alexandria, La.-based physician has been charged for his role in a $32.7 million Medicare fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary definitive urine drug testing services. 

  6. Rhode Island medical office building sells for $1.95M

    Claire Wallace -
    A medical office building in North Smithfield, R.I., has sold for $1.95 million, according to a Sept. 18 report from Providence Business News.

  7. St. Luke's opens 7th medical office building

    Claire Wallace -
    Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke's University Health Network has opened its seventh medical office building, according to a Sept. 19 report from the Saucon Source.

  8. Independence vs. employment: where do cardiologists fall?

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Consolidation has been on the rise across healthcare, and cardiology is no different. 

  9. Patients and ASCs in 2024: 9 safety stats to know

    Claire Wallace -
    The quarterly "ASC Quality Collaboration Report" highlights safety benchmarks at ASCs nationwide, tracking patient safety metrics such as fall rates, burn rates and more. 

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