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Monopoly suit against Intuitive Surgical moving to trial
Intuitive Surgical was denied a dismissal of the monopoly suit it faces against service replacement components manufacturer Rebotix Repair, clearing the way for the case to reach trial, Buffalo Business First reported Aug. 17.
Gore-Tex maker acquires vascular devicemaker InnAVasc Medical
Devicemaker InnAVasc medical was acquired by W.L. Gore & Associates, maker of Gore-Tex, WRAL reported Aug. 18.
At-home eye test receives FDA clearance
Visibly has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for the world’s first at-home vision testing platform, according to an Aug. 16 press release.
Borland Groover to open Florida endoscopy center with ASC
Borland Groover, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based gastroenterology provider, is constructing a new endoscopy center in Orange Park, Fla.
2 New York physicians building eye center
Two independent physician practice owners are building a new center in Bethlehem, N.Y., the Albany Business Review reported Aug. 15.
UnitedHealth vs. Anthem vs. Cigna in Q2
Payers UnitedHealth, Anthem and Cigna are some of the largest insurers by membership.
HCA acquires 6th ASC in San Antonio
HCA Healthcare acquired an interest in San Antonio-based Stone Oak Surgery Center, in collaboration with 11 physician partners.
The most expensive private medical schools in the US: Report
Medical school tuition is a significant financial burden for many physicians, but costs differ between institutions.
4 physician fraud cases in 2 weeks
Here are four stories involving physicians who committed fraud that Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 3:
Surgery Partners’ growth plans
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners is one of the nation’s largest ASC chains, with more than 180 facilities and 4,000 physicians.
