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Funds misrouted to ‘unknown bank account’: Florida GI group hit with data breach, wire fraud
Bradenton-based Florida Digestive Health Specialists is notifying more than 212,500 individuals of a December 2020 breach involving business email compromise and fraud.
Physician group’s $50M lawsuit against SSM Health dismissed
A judge has dismissed St. Louis Heart and Vascular’s lawsuit against SSM Health seeking millions of dollars in damages after the health system terminated the physicians’ privileges.
Wisconsin city delays council vote that would pave way for ASCs
The Beloit (Wis.) City Council delayed a final vote on a zoning amendment that could pave the way for future ASC development, Beloit Daily News reported Jan. 5.
North American Partners in Anesthesia expands Maryland services
North American Partners in Anesthesia is expanding its anesthesia services through a partnership with Elkton, Md.-based ChristianaCare Union Hospital, the anesthesia provider said Jan. 5.
Patients with male surgeons more likely to have worse outcomes: 5 findings
A study published Dec. 8 in JAMA Surgery found that both men and women had an increased risk of death when their surgeries were performed by men, with women experiencing worse outcomes overall with male surgeons.
15 ASC acquisitions in December
A roundup of ASC purchases that made news last month:
ASC growth drives devicemaker to 1,300% sales increase
Golden Valley, Minn.-based Inspire Medical Systems, maker of the first-ever implantable neurostimulation device to treat obstructive sleep apnea, has seen an explosive growth in sales since 2016.
Urology America appoints CEO
Urology America has named Rich Goode CEO, the management services organization said Jan. 4.
RxSight appoints Chicago ophthalmologist, Google exec to board of directors
Ophthalmic medical device company RxSight has added Tamara Fountain, MD, and Shweta Singh Maniar to its board of directors, the company said Jan. 4.
UC San Diego eye institute gifted $10M
The University of California San Diego Shiley Eye Institute received a $10 million donation from philanthropist Darlene Shiley, Times of San Diego reported Jan. 4.
