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ASC veterans launch business to keep surgery centers independent
Four ASC owners, operators and developers are joining forces to form Ker Leader Medical — a surgery center development company focused on aligning independent ASCs.
Northern Light Health phases out anesthetic gas
Brewer, Maine-based Northern Light Health has become the first system in the state to cease the use of desflurane, an anesthetic gas that is harmful to the environment, according to an Aug. 20 report from Maine Public.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist plans $25M ASC
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has submitted a certificate of need to construct a $25.06 million ASC, according to an Aug. 21 report from the Winston-Salem Journal.
Data of 280,000 patients, staff compromised in Alabama cardiology practice breach
Birmingham-based Alabama Cardiovascular Group filed a report with HHS confirming that 280,000 individuals were impacted by a data breach, TechTarget reported Aug. 20.
South Carolina physician pleads guilty to 'sex for scripts' drug scheme
A physician who was practicing in Salt Lake City has pleaded guilty to distributing oxycodone outside of medical practice in what the Justice Department called a “sex for scripts” scheme.
OhioHealth opts for more climate-friendly anesthetic gas
Columbus-based OhioHealth has become the first health system in central Ohio to eliminate desflurane, an anesthetic gas that is harmful to the environment.
CRNA reimbursement cuts could worsen rural healthcare gap
The shortage of anesthesia providers has plagued healthcare across the country, driven by ongoing issues on the supply and demand ends of the spectrum.
Physician settles allegations he self-prescribed controlled substances
A Pennsylvania physician has agreed to pay $8,000 to resolve allegations he dispensed and distributed Schedule III and Schedule IV controlled substances without an effective prescription or a legitimate medical purpose.
Where ASC leaders are paid the most: Salary by region
No surveyed ASC leaders in the Northeast make less than $100,000, according to a survey from OR Manager.
Stark law compliance necessary 'now more than ever'
Matt Mazurek, MD, assistant professor of anesthesiologist at the New Haven-based Yale School of Medicine, joined Becker’s, to discuss the Stark law issues he’s keeping an eye on.
