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Anesthesia provider, malpractice insurer pay $4.2M to family of patient who died at ASC
An anesthesia provider and its malpractice insurer have paid $4.2 million in a settlement with the family of a patient who died undergoing a procedure at an ASC, Law.com reported Aug. 8.
Anthem BCBS to cut CRNA reimbursements
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s health plans in Ohio, Missouri, Connecticut, New York, Nevada, and Maine will reduce QZ services performed by certified registered nurse anesthetists to 85% of the physician fee schedule beginning Nov. 1.
ASCs' answer to consolidation
ASCs are consolidating, albeit at a slower rate than physician groups or hospitals, and some leaders are looking for different solutions that don’t involve rescinding independence.
Nurse practitioner burnout, depression in 2024: 10 things to know
Seven in 10 nurse practitioners report feeling burned out or depressed in 2024, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Nurse Practitioner Burnout & Depression Report,” published Aug. 9.
Missouri university launches new anesthesia training program
Kansas City (Mo.) University is launching a Master of Health Science in Anesthesiology program at its Joplin, Mo., campus, according to an Aug. 8 report from KZRG.
Physician sentenced to 24 years in prison after patient assault
A Silver Spring, Md., physician was sentenced to 24 years in prison after sexually assaulting two patients during routine medical exams, WTOP reported Aug. 8.
Will Walgreens offload VillageMD? 5 things ASCs need to know
Walgreens could sell off its stake in primary care chain VillageMD — which it acquired in 2021 in a $5.2 billion deal — according to an Aug. 7 Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
Gastroenterology of the Rockies taps board president
Louisville, Colo.-based Gastroenterology of the Rockies has named Joseph Cassara, MD, its chief medical officer, as president of the board.
Michigan medical board approves 2 joint venture ASCs
The Munson (Mich.) Healthcare Cadillac Hospital’s board of directors has approved the development of two new joint venture ASCs in Cadillac and Gaylord, Mich., according to an Aug. 9 report from Cadillac News.
Hospitals continue to shutter services – what does this mean for ASCs?
More hospitals are shuttering services and facing financial challenges amid soaring costs and declining reimbursements.
