Today's Top 20 Stories
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Physicians want more transparency for prior authorizations
Physicians are struggling to find clear, quick answers to their questions about prior authorization requirements, according to Medscape's 2024 "'They're Awful and Impede Patient Care': Medscape Physicians and Prior Authorizations Report 2024." -
Sterling Physician Group adds 6 physicians, specialists
Moultrie, Ga.-based Sterling Physician Group recently added six physicians to its medical staff, The Moultrie Observer reported Oct. 31. -
AdventHealth adds Dr. Rachel Harris
AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Rome (Ga.) added Rachel Harris, MD, to its staff.
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3 notes for ASCs managing multigenerational physician teams
Many ASCs are run by multigenerational teams of physicians, with different needs and priorities based on the progress of their careers. -
What's new with physician pay?
Here are four key updates to physician pay that leaders need to know: -
Compass Surgical Partners, physicians, to open Texas ASC
Raleigh, N.C.-based Compass Surgical Partners has linked with Lubbock, Texas-based physicians to develop an ASC in Lubbock, EverythingLubbock.com reported Oct. 31. -
ASA no longer advises holding GLP-1 patients pre-op: 4 things to know
Most patients do not need to pause their GLP-1 medications prior to elective surgery, according to updated guidance from several medical societies, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, MedPage Today reported Oct. 30.
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Steward completes sale of physician group: 5 things to know
Financially troubled Steward Health Care has finalized the sale of its physician group to Nashville, Tenn.-based primary care provider Rural Healthcare Group, part of private equity firm Kinderhook Industries. -
Tenet receives $4.8B from 14 hospital sales
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC giant United Surgical Partners International, has sold 14 hospitals this year for more than $4.8 billion, according to an Oct. 29 third quarter earnings call. -
Indiana physician loses license due to alleged violations
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has suspended an Indianapolis physician's license after he was charged for 114 counts of violating laws regarding medical practice regulation and controlled substance prescription. -
Former surgeon to pay $200K for false claims allegations
A former plastic surgeon in Sioux City, Iowa, will pay $198,755 to resolve allegations he billed government health insurance programs for medically unnecessary procedures.
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5 new statistics on colonoscopy
Here are five key statistics on colonoscopies published in the last month: -
Providence to cut 55 outpatient jobs
Providence Swedish South Puget Sound, the operator of Olympia, Wash.-based Providence St. Peter Hospital, plans to reduce the majority of its outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy services in January, according to an Oct. 31 report from The Olympian. -
Ophthalmologist identified as Georgia shooting suspect
Retired ophthalmologist Jay Berger, MD, was taken into custody Oct. 29 following a stand-off with Atlanta police, according to an Oct. 30 report from Alive 11. -
5 colonoscopy malpractice cases to know
Colonoscopies are often the subject of malpractice cases for gastroenterologists, according to a blog post from law firm Miller & Zois. -
Bad news for spine, orthopedic reimbursements
Here are four reimbursement issues currently impacting spine and orthopedic surgeons: -
10 worst states for jobs
West Virginia is the worst state to find a job, according to WalletHub's 2024 ranking. -
10 ASCs hiring administrators
Here are 10 ASCs currently hiring administrators: -
Franciscan Health breaks ground on medical office building
Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Health recently began construction on a 82,881-square-foot medical office building in Valparaiso, Ind., wimsradio.com reported Oct. 30. -
Specialty eye groups fight plans to close National Eye Institute
Officials at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Optometry and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology have published a joint letter urging Congress to reject a plan to close the National Eye Institute, according to an Oct. 30 Medscape report.
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