Today's Top 20 Stories
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Private practices cashing in on ancillary services
Seventy percent of private practices that introduced ancillary services found them both easy to implement and financially rewarding — with some seeing revenue increases in as little as one month, according to a recent survey from healthcare software company Tebra published Jan. 30. -
How a physician's $46M conviction could shape Trump's healthcare fraud enforcement
A federal appeals court upheld the conviction of Raleigh, N.C.-based otolaryngologist Anita Jackson, MD, for her role in a $46 million Medicare fraud scheme, a decision that could have significant implications for healthcare fraud enforcement, according to a Jan. 31 blog post by law firm Cooley. -
Baxter CEO abruptly retires and 10 more supply updates
Here are the supply chain updates ASC leaders need to know this week.
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New Mexico weighs medical malpractice legislation: 3 things to know
State senators have introduced a bill to reform New Mexico's medical malpractice system. -
North American Partners in Anesthesia taps VP of business development
North American Partners in Anesthesia has tapped Lee Camp as vice president of business development for its western region. -
$17M medical office building to be constructed in former Virginia church
A Richmond, Va.-based now-vacant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building will be leveled to make way for a $17 million medical office building, according to a Feb. 4 report from Richmond BizSense. -
New York ASC adds bladeless LASIK
Toms (N.J.) River Surgical Center, an affiliate of management organization SightMD, has added advanced bladeless LASIK.
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NorthStar Anesthesia shakes up leadership team
NorthStar Anesthesia made several changes to its leadership team, tapping a new president and COO, chief medical officer, chief anesthetist officer, chief quality officer, chief marketing officer and CFO. -
Inside the AI-powered future of gastroenterology at this Illinois group
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare, and at Chicago-based GI Partners of Illinois, it is a driving force behind enhanced patient outcomes and operational efficiencies. -
Ohio Senate proposes noncompete ban
A bipartisan duo in the Ohio Senate has proposed a ban on noncompete contracts as a condition of employment, the Ohio Capital Journal reported Feb. 4. -
What's stalling ASC growth?
ASCs have become a cornerstone in the healthcare landscape — offering patients a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional hospital settings for various surgical procedures — but barriers remain.
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NY man arrested for buying fake physicians orders for medically unnecessary equipment
A New York man has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a fraud scheme in which he purchased physician orders for medically unnecessary orthotic braces and submitted claims to Medicare. -
These ASC leaders would like a word
There are a number of highly publicized issues in the ASC industry, from declining physician reimbursement to the presence of major consolidators and inflation. -
GI on-call compensation by the numbers
Gastroenterologists are on call an average of 55 days per year, according to a report from Physician Side Gigs, an online community of more than 195,000 physicians. -
This GI leader's secret to winning over payers
As value-based care gains momentum in gastroenterology, ASCs must prove their worth to payers — demonstrating cost savings, efficiency and superior patient outcomes. -
Kaiser Permanente's reach in 10 numbers
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is one of the biggest players in the race to acquire physicians. -
12 academic centers focusing on ASCs
Here are 12 academic centers with new ASC developments since Jan. 1, 2024, as reported by Becker's: -
GI Alliance launches population health management program
Management services organization GI Alliance has launched a population health management program, which includes chronic care and principal care management programs. -
Florida ophthalmologist retires, son takes over practice
Richard Cohen, MD, founder of Boca Raton, Fla.-based Cohen Laser and Vision Center, is retiring. -
The federal policies ASC leaders are eyeing most
Along with the onset of a new presidential administration, ASCs are paying close attention to healthcare policymaking.
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