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Florida ASC hacked

Ocala-based Surgery Center of Mid Florida experienced a data security event earlier this year that may have compromised patient information. 

Body found following Arizona medical office building fire

Firefighters have discovered the body of a man after putting out a fire at a Phoenix-based medical office building, according to an Aug. 7 report from local NBC affiliate 12 News. 

Medical supply company owner to pay $200K for kickback scheme

The owner of a medical supply company in Spokane, Wash., has agreed to pay $224,620 to resolve allegations he participated in a kickback scheme to bill Medicare for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment.

SurgNet Health Partners acquires Alabama endoscopy center

Nashville, Tenn.-based ASC management company SurgNet Health Partners has acquired Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Endoscopy Center. 

American Gastroenterological Association slams UnitedHealthcare gold card program

The American Gastroenterological Association has issued a statement regarding UnitedHealthcare’s new gold card prior authorization program, which is set to take effect Oct. 1. 

Washington state physician sentenced for $14.6M fraud, kickback conspiracy

Thomas Andrew Webster, MD, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for conspiring to accept kickbacks through a fraudulent medical supply scheme. 

USPI inking major deals

ASC giant United Surgical Partners International continues to grow as its parent company Tenet Healthcare reorganizes its portfolio towards ASC development. 

How ASCs are fighting the anesthesia shortage

As the shortage of anesthesia providers continues to weigh on healthcare, ASCs are finding new ways to combat the shortage. 

Physician specialist demand skyrocketing

Demand for physician specialists is growing, according to AMN Healthcare’s 2024 “Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives,” report. 

Massachusetts General Hospital cardiologist dies at 93

Roman DeSanctis, MD, a cardiologist who practiced at Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital, has died at 93, according to an Aug. 6 report from The Boston Globe.