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Court revives surgeon’s antitrust suit against IU Health
An appellate court on July 8 revived an antitrust lawsuit against IU Health that alleges the Indianapolis-based health system engaged in anti-competitive behavior that decreased standards of care in the region.
Independent ASC sold to Central Peninsula Hospital for $10M
Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska, is buying an independently owned ASC — Surgery Center of Kenai — for nearly $10 million, radio station KDLL reported July 8.
Iowa board can sanction physician who gave up license in another state
A judge has upheld the Iowa Board of Medicine’s right to sanction Dennis Colby, MD, who surrendered his Minnesota license amid a substandard care investigation, Iowa Capital Dispatch reported July 11.
Top 5 ASC medical billing companies for 2023
Peninsula Daily News on July 11 released its picks for the top ASC medical billing companies for 2023.
10 gastroenterologists to know
Here are 10 physicians to know who specialize in gastroenterology:
Cigna in headlines: 9 updates in 60 days
Nine Cigna updates over the last 60 days:
Knee replacement cost by state: HOPD vs. ASC
Alaska is the most expensive state in the U.S. to have a knee-replacement surgery, according to Sidecar Health’s care calculator.
Indiana CRNA loses appeal of sex discrimination lawuit
An Indiana appeals court affirmed the decision that a certified registered nurse fired from Indianapolis-based Riley Hospital for Children was due to behavioral problems rather than sex discrimination, The Indiana Lawyer reported July 11.
Anesthesiologists in the headlines: 4 stories to know
Here are four stories about anesthesiologists since June 17:
New York physician convicted of healthcare fraud
A New York City-based physician was convicted of billing Medicare and Medicaid for procedures that were not performed, the U.S. Justice Department said July 8.
