Author's posts
Guidelines for most common pediatric outpatient surgery get an update
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published an updated set of guidelines for tympanostomy tube, or ear tube, procedures in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery on Feb. 9.
2 Texas physicians indicted in $300M kickback scheme
Two Loredo, Texas-based physicians were among 10 indicted in a $300 million healthcare fraud scheme Feb. 10, according to the Justice Department.
16 states challenge federal vaccine mandate
Sixteen state attorneys general called upon a federal judge to block the federal vaccine mandate for healthcare workers Feb. 4.
6 CMS updates
The No Surprises Act, the federal law requiring ASCs and physician practices to provide cost estimates to self-pay patients, went into effect Jan. 1.
5 total joint updates
From robotic arm-assisted surgeries to pricing comparisons, below are five total joint replacement updates to know:
116 drugs in shortage nationwide, per the FDA
There are 116 drugs on the FDA’s shortages list as of Feb. 10.
Private equity firm acquires 200-location dermatology chain
Private equity firm Partners Group has acquired a 200-location dermatology practice from Omers Private Equity, Partners said Feb. 10.
OrthoIllinois’ $19M Wisconsin ASC to open after a year of opposition: 5 details
Rockford, Ill.-based OrthoIllinois has finalized its plan to build an ASC in Beloit, Wis., after a year of opposition from Beloit Health System, the city’s largest employer, the Beloit Daily News reported this week.
$350M portfolio with ASC recapitalized by new medical property joint venture
Remedy Medical Properties is investing in a 23-property healthcare portfolio owned by MedProperties, Commercial Property Executive reported Feb. 10.
ASCs must give cost estimates to patients: 7 details
ASCs and physician practices are required to provide cost estimates for expected charges to self-pay patients when scheduling procedures or services as part of the No Surprises Act, which went into effect Jan. 1.
