Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Tenet's executive shakeup: 5 moves

    Patsy Newitt -
    Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare is the parent company of United Surgical Partners International, the country's largest ASC chain. 

  2. Bariatric surgeon to pay $45K to settle false claims allegations

    Patsy Newitt -
    A physician who formerly worked at Steward Easton (Pa.) Hospital has agreed to pay $45,000 plus interest to resolve allegations that he submitted false claims to Medicaid and Medicare by improperly billing esophagogastroduodenoscopies. 

  3. The state of anesthesia providers: 5 things to know

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Here are five updates and developments shaping the anesthesia industry right now: 

Becker's ASC 30th Annual Meeting

Sponsored
ASCs are always looking to grow their business. Show 1,000 leaders how your solutions can help this fall — get more details here.

  1. 10 best small cities to live in

    Patsy Newitt -
    In a new ranking, Wallethub named Carmel, Ind., the best small city to live in for its low unemployment rate, low rent costs and high median annual household income, among other factors. 

  2. What's going on in anesthesia?

    Patsy Newitt -
    From new independent anesthesiology groups to states opting out of certified registered nurse anesthetists supervision requirements, here are 10 new developments in the anesthesia industry so far in 2024:

  3. What 5 anesthesiologists have said about reimbursements in 2024

    Patsy Newitt -
    Anesthesia reimbursements are seeing a steep decline – CMS anesthesia reimbursements declined 8.2% from 2019 to 2024, according to VMG Health.

  4. Texas hospital opens outpatient surgery department

    Ariana Portalatin -
    San Antonio-based Methodist Hospital Northeast opened an outpatient surgery department in its newest medical office building, Community Impact reported Oct. 1.

Sharpen your revenue cycle in 7 steps

Sponsored
The changing healthcare environment demands a new revenue cycle strategy. Get the e-book for 7 detailed steps to boost collections, prevent denials and maximize your RCM software.

  1. Surgery Partners, Hyde Park Capital form orthopedic platform

    Carly Behm -
    Surgery Partners and Hyde Park Capital partnered to form Midwest Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Alliance.

  2. Frontiers of microbial medicine: 5 things to know

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Evidence is mounting that the gut microbiome influences many major human diseases, according to a Sept. 23 Medscape Medical News article. 

  3. CRC's unexpected new prevention strategy: Flu vaccines

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with more than 150,000 patients diagnosed and treated annually. 

  4. GI's busy September: 10 things to know

    Francesca Mathewes -
    The GI space saw numerous developments and industry moves in September. 

How a better patient financial experience can boost efficiency for ASCs

Sponsored
With high operating costs and staffing concerns at the forefront, ASCs have enough on their plates. Learn how to lighten your ASC's load and boost efficiency here.

  1. Combined endoscopy, colonoscopy safer for GLP-1 patients: Study

    Claire Wallace -
    Patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists have a lower risk of food retention when an esophagogastroduodenoscopy is combined with a colonoscopy, according to an Oct. 1 MedPage Today report.

  2. 17 ASCs in September

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Here are 17 new ASCs that broke ground or plan to build in September: 

  3. Former San Francisco theater sold to area medical professionals

    Claire Wallace -
    A former theater in San Francisco has been sold to an affiliate of several area medical professionals for $4.9 million, according to a Sept. 30 report from the San Francisco Business Times.

  4. $400M fraud case against former Tenet executives moves to trial

    Francesca Mathewes -
    A fraud and kickback case against former Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare executives John Holland and William Moore, and co-defendant Edmundo Cota will proceed to trial after federal prosecutors won the right to use statements from 10 alleged co-conspirators, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Sept. 30. 

  5. Cardiologists on the move in September

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Here are six cardiologists and cardiac surgeons who joined new clinics, hospitals and health systems, as reported by Becker's in September:

  6. BCBS of Massachusetts encourages colorectal cancer screenings: 5 notes

    Claire Wallace -
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is encouraging its members to review options for colorectal cancer screenings amid a rise in cases, according to an Oct. 1 news release from the insurer. 

  7. AI-powered module coming to 400+ GI Alliance locations

    Francesca Mathewes -
    GI Alliance — the largest GI practice network in the country — will introduce Medtronic's GI Genius to its over 400 locations nationwide. 

  8. HCA, Cigna negotiate into 11th hour: 5 things to know

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Nashville-based HCA Healthcare and Cigna Healthcare were in negotiations over a new contract well into the final day of their current agreement on Sept. 30, the Houston Business Journal reported. 

  9. Tenet sells off 5 hospitals in Alabama

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare has completed the sale of its 70% ownership of five hospitals in Alabama, South Florida Hospital News reported Oct. 1. 

Featured Learning Opportunities

Top 40 Articles from the Past 6 Months

Featured Podcast