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ASC procedure volume jumps 47%
Monthly ASC claims rose 47.1 percent from 2020 to 2021, according to an April report from Definitive Healthcare.
Physicians under fire for opioid distribution: 4 suits in 10 days
Four lawsuits from the U.S. Justice Department have put physicians under fire for opioid distribution in the last 10 days.
Why ASCs could beat inflation, per Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett, billionaire CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, made a projection at the company’s annual shareholders meeting that bodes well for ASCs during times of high inflation.
How gastroenterologist pay has changed in the past 10 years
Gastroenterology is consistently among the top 10 highest-paid physician specialties, according to Medscape’s Physicians Compensation Reports.
New Mexico orthopedic practice in talks to partner with health system
Albuquerque. N.M.-based ABQ Orthopedics is in contract negotiations with Presbyterian Medical Group, also based in Albuquerque, the Rio Rancho Observer reported May 4.
GI Alliance expands Houston presence with new partnership
GI Alliance partnered with Gastroenterology Consultants, expanding its presence in the greater Houston area.
12 clinicians charged with opioid distribution
Twelve medical professionals were charged with crimes related to illegal opioid distribution, the Justice Department said May 4.
NY pain management physician pleads guilty to tax fraud
Queensbury, N.Y., pain management physician Ehab Kodsi, MD, PhD, pleaded guilty to underreporting his income on his tax returns, ABC affiliate News10 reported May 4.
5 spine ASCs to know
There are more than 3,500 orthopedic ASCs in the U.S., according to 2021 CMS figures, but many of them do not offer spine surgery.
3 GI center openings
Here are three gastroenterology centers that opened last month:
