Today's Top 20 Stories
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Study finds Black patients more likely to die after coronary surgery: 10 things to know
Black patients are 22% more likely to die in the hospital after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. According to a study of over 1 million patients presented at the annual 2024 meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. -
New York medical transport company owners convicted in $2.1M Medicaid fraud
The owners of DYD Universe, a Monroe, N.Y.-based, Medicaid-enrolled transportation company, pleaded guilty to defrauding the program of over $2.1 million through illegal kickbacks. -
The colonoscopy payment 'loopholes' GIs are eyeing
As colorectal cancer cases rise, gastroenterologists are pushing for patients to receive screenings, but some colonoscopy insurance loopholes stand in the way.
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TriHealth closes Ohio clinic following physician departure
TriHealth has closed a Cincinnati-based clinic specializing in the treatment of fibromyalgia and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome following the departure of a physician, WKRC reported Oct. 22 -
New York physician charged with accepting kickbacks for unnecessary brain scans
A physician East Setauket, N.Y., was charged for allegedly accepting kickbacks for ordering medically unnecessary brain scans. -
A new 'Costco' ASC model that bypasses private equity
Ker Leader Medical, a newly established ASC development company, is committed to preserving the autonomy of physicians and ASC leadership. -
AmSurg inks tech deal to cut cancellations, no-shows
Nashville, Tenn.-based ASC chain AmSurg has partnered with healthcare communication company Dialog Health to enhance patient communication.
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Iowa medical office building sells for $31.7M
A Georgia-based real estate company has purchased a medical office building in Ankeny, Iowa, for $31.7 million, according to an Oct. 23 report from the Business Record. -
2 West Virginia systems open joint cardiology clinic
WVU Medicine Princeton (W.Va.) Community Hospital and the Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Heart and Vascular Institute have opened a joint cardiology facility, the New Cardiology Clinic, according to an Oct. 22 report from WVVA. -
Oregon systems postponing surgeries amid nationwide IV shortage
Portland, Ore., area systems, including OHSU, Kaiser Permanente, Providence and Legacy have all begun conserving IV fluids and monitoring their inventories amid a growing nationwide shortage, according to an Oct. 18 report from ABC affiliate KATU. -
5 deals, closures disrupting physicians
Here are five major healthcare deals and closures in 2024 that are affecting physicians:
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Why California is central in the anesthesia provider debate
Discussions surrounding the nation's ongoing anesthesia provider shortage have centered on California in recent months, particularly after the state's Department of Health sent a letter in September to state hospitals clarifying guidance surrounding the use of certified registered nurse anesthetists in acute care. -
Illinois nurse anesthesia program wins accreditation
Chicago-based Rosalind Franklin University's nurse anesthesia program has earned full accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. -
UVM takes action following budget restraints, ASC construction stalls
The University of Vermont Medical Center filed a motion Oct. 21 with the Green Mountain Care Board, the governing body of the hospital, to delay an order that the hospital said would penalize it for delivering care to patients in fiscal year 2023, according to an Oct. 22 report in VermontBiz. -
Why Walgreens physician clinics struggled to survive
In 2019, Walgreens opened its first primary care clinic, VillageMD, in Chicago. Throughout 2020, the pharmacy rapidly expanded VillageMD sites nationwide. -
Single- vs. multispecialty ASCs: 5 financial dynamics shaping the industry
As ASCs grow in popularity amid the shift toward outpatient procedures, being intentional about specialty focus and ownership models is critical to achieving success." -
Mercyhealth adds interventional cardiologist
Rockford, Ill.-based Mercyhealth has added Faraz Kazmi, MD, to its medical staff. -
Tennessee clinic pays $1.15M to resolve false claims allegations
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Bryn Medical Center and Basket Medical, formerly known as Apple Corporate Wellness, have agreed to pay $1,148,598 to resolve allegations that it knowingly violated the False Claims Act by improperly billing Medicare for electro-acupuncture using auricular stimulation devices. -
Younger people and CRC stool tests: 5 things to know
The use of fecal immunochemical testing as a screening tool for colorectal cancer is increasing. -
Adventist begins Oregon ASC expansion
Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health has started the expansion and modernization of its ambulatory surgery center in Tillamook, Ore., Tillamook Headlight Herald reported Oct. 22.
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