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California cardiologist to retire after 50 years
Hanimireddy Lakireddy, MD, a cardiologist based in Merced, Calif., is retiring after 50 years, according to a Sept. 19 report from the Merced County Times.
These 3 procedures cost more in HOPDs, despite no difference in care quality
A study published in April in The American Journal of Managed Care found that procedures performed in the HOPD setting cost significantly more than those performed in ASCs, despite no evidence of better quality of care.
Illinois hospital sees 1st-of-its-kind cardiac surgery
In July, Bernard Lim, MD, performed the first atrial fibrillation ablation procedure ever completed at Decatur (Ill.) Memorial Hospital, NowDecatur.com reported Sept. 12.
CVS Health in the headlines
Here are three recent updates on CVS Health, as reported by Becker’s:
OptumCare to conduct layoffs
OptumCare, based in Basking Ridge, N.J., is set to lay off 160 employees, according to a WARN notice posted on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development website.
Are ASCs the missing puzzle piece in boosting hospital margins?
Hospitals continue to look to ASCs for growth opportunities as they face mounting financial pressures and struggle to maintain operating margins.”
ASCs turn to direct-pay models to bypass payers
As physicians and ASCs face increasing obstacles in securing reimbursements from insurance companies, many are looking to direct-pay or cash models to cut out the need for payers.
5 ways for GIs to improve colonoscopy performance
As major gastroenterology organizations have recently made changes to guidelines regarding the quality indicators surrounding colonoscopy, gastroenterologists are reconsidering how they can keep up with new requirements and best practices.
The rising stars of GI consolidations
Gastroenterology, while still largely independent, has seen an overall increase in consolidation with the rise of supergroups like Dallas-based GI Alliance.
3 notes for ASC leaders in stalled payer talks
Declining reimbursements in the face of soaring inflation and an increased demand for healthcare is a frustrating, but familiar, scenario for many ASC leaders and physicians.
