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AGA: Controversial colonoscopy study findings not necessarily applicable to U.S.
The American Gastroenterological Association has released a statement regarding the controversial study in The New England Journal of Medicine saying its conclusions are not necessarily applicable to colorectal cancer screening in the U.S.
Judge rules in favor of union that sued California hospital over private ASC funding transparency
A judge ruled in favor of a union representing California public hospital workers that is suing a county hospital authority for allegedly shielding the funding flow of a county-created, private ASC, 23ABC reported Oct. 11.
Number of ASCs in the top 25 states for surgeon pay
North Dakota, which has just 13 ASCs, is the top paying state for surgeons, according to data from a Sept. 14 Becker’s report.
‘Creative considerations’ the key to recruiting, retaining talent, orthopedic ASC administrator says
If you want top talent, stop laser-focusing on finances and instead, focus on other ways to keep your workforce engaged, says one orthopedic ASC administrator.
14 med schools offering free tuition, full-ride scholarships
Twenty-two U.S. undergraduate universities currently offer free tuition options for students, with a handful of medical schools, including New York City-based New York University and Bethesda, Md.-based F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, following su…
New York physician, 3 pharmacists charged in $24M oxycodone scheme
A New York City federal court charged physician Somsri Ratanaprasatporn, MD, three pharmacists and four others with a $24 million scheme illegally distributing more than 1.2 million oxycodone pills, the U.S. Justice Department said October 12.
How to get paid when facing Medicare denial: The art of the advance beneficiary notice
The ins and outs of when to use an advance beneficiary notice is complex, but understanding it is crucial, Tony Mira wrote in a September blog post. Mr Mira laid out the key tips on how anesthesia providers should approach ABNs when Medicare is expecte…
Why consolidation doesn’t work for ASCs
As an industry built on independent centers, the ASC market has remained fragmented amid increasing healthcare consolidation.
40 ophthalmologists under 40 to know
Ophthalmology Management has announced its inaugural list of 40 ophthalmologists under 40.
76% of executives say value-based payment increased regulatory burdens: survey
As healthcare continues to move toward value-based care, payment based on the model remains a point of contention, according to the Medical Group Management Association’s “Annual Regulatory Burden Report.”
