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Healthcare's biggest disruptors ASCs need to know

Seven healthcare companies topped CNBC’s Disruptor 50 list for 2024.

Chiropractor to pay $180K for Medicare false claims allegations

 A chiropractor in Menifee, Calif., has agreed to pay $180,000 to resolve allegations he submitted hundreds of false claims to Medicare for surgically-implanted neurostimulators. 

The PE firms fueling cardiology's ASC growth

Cardiology is the fastest-growing ASC specialty, which has drawn growing interest from private equity. 

5 numbers shaping ophthalmology right now

Here are five numbers shaping the ophthalmology industry right now:

Medical office building, ASC completed in Florida

A two-story, 20,764-square-foot medical office building and surgery center has been completed in Fort Myers, Fla., according to an Aug. 1 report from Gulfshore Business.

Meet America's 4 female healthcare billionaires

There are four women in the U.S. with net worths of more than $1 billion who earned their fortune in healthcare, according to the Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires rankings.

4 gastroenterologists making headlines

Here are four gastroenterologists that made headlines in July, as reported by Becker’s since July 10:

Nebraska ASC acquires new digitally assisted eye surgery system

Columbus (Neb.) Surgery Center has rolled out a new digitally assisted cataract surgery system, News Channel Nebraska Central reported Aug. 1. 

Physician charged with stealing $1.5M via business credit card

 An emergency medicine physician has been charged with grand larceny, among other crimes, for allegedly stealing roughly $1.45 million by using a business credit card for personal purchases. 

MyMichigan Health finalizes Ascension ASC acquisition

Midland-based MyMichigan Health has finalized the acquisition of several Michigan-based Ascension facilities, including a Saginaw-based ASC and a Tawas-based surgery center, according to an Aug. 1 report from the Detroit Free Press.