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US Digestive Health welcomes 7 physicians
Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health, one of the nation’s largest gastroenterology practices, has added seven new physicians to its network.
New CMS transparency rules: 3 things to know
CMS has been phasing in new hospital price transparency requirements throughout 2024, with more changes set to take effect Jan. 1, 2025.
ASCs vs. anesthesia coverage: 10 things to know
ASCs continue to grapple with the anesthesia provider shortage as demand for outpatient surgeries grows.
IV shortage: 5 key updates for ASCs
Hurricane Helene damaged a Baxter plant in Marion, N.C., that makes 60% of the nation’s IV fluid products, in September, and hospitals are struggling amid the shortages.
MyCardiologist adds Dr. Linda Koshy
South Miami, Fla.-based MyCardiologist added Linda Koshy, MD, to its medical staff.
How to create a 'symphony' in GI practice management
Gastroenterology practices are faced with a spate of exciting innovations and consistent challenges.
Texas Health earns certification for minimally invasive heart procedure
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth has become the first facility in North Texas to earn the American College of Cardiology’s transcatheter valve certification, according to an Oct. 14 news release.
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores: 10 things ASCs need to know
Walgreens will close 1,200 locations over the next three years, the company said in its Oct. 15 fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report.
San Diego neurosurgeon charged in $100M insurance fraud case
A neurosurgeon was among four charged in connection with a scheme involving nearly $100 million in fraudulent workers’ compensation charges, The Los Angeles Times reported Oct. 13.
Optum posts $63.9B in Q3 revenue: 5 things to know
UnitedHealth Group’s Optum earned $63.9 billion in total revenue in the third quarter of 2024 — an increase of 11.7% year over year, according to the company’s financial report.
