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Visa, Mastercard to hike merchant fees in April
Two major credit card companies plan to increase merchant fees, according to The Wall Street Journal.
New Jersey physician convicted in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
A New Jersey rheumatologist was convicted by a federal jury for defrauding Medicare and other insurers, the Justice Department said in a March 8 statement.
Top 10 physician groups in the news for mergers and acquisitions
Between 2017 and January 2022, data company Definitive Healthcare recorded more than 4,100 merger and acquisition news stories.
Surgery Partners edges USPI on ‘America’s Best ASCs’ list
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners landed 17 ASCs on Newsweek and global research firm Statista’s list of America’s best ASCs.
ASA’s 7 new guidelines for pain management in complex surgical patients
The American Society of Anesthesiologists and 14 other medical organizations in February set seven principles for acute pain treatment in complex surgical patients, according to a March 8 news release shared with Becker’s.
Orthopedic surgeon salaries in 5 major US cities
Self-employed orthopedic surgeons routinely earn more than their employed counterparts, according to Medscape’s physician salary explorer.
Minnesota ASC’s grand opening pushed back
Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health will open its new ASC later than previously reported, according to a March 7 report from ABC affiliate WDIO.
Texas Health partners with 3 orthopedic private practices
Texas Health Hospital Mansfield is partnering with three orthopedic private practices, D Magazine reported March 8.
Florida cardiology group completes ASC
Florida Heart Associates has completed the construction of an ASC in Fort Myers, Stevens Construction, a company involved with the project, said March 7.
USPI lands 12 ASCs on America’s Best list
United Surgical Partners International, owned by Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, landed 12 ASCs on Newsweek and global research firm Statista’s list of America’s best ASCs.
