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Feds crack down on Stark law violations: 5 cases to know
The Department of Justice is doubling down on Stark law enforcement, with an uptick in complaints-in-intervention and Stark-related settlements, law firm Arnold & Porter wrote in an April blog post.
BayCare sets ribbon-cutting date on $325M facility
Tampa, Fla.-based BayCare Medical Group has set an opening date of Aug. 10 for its new $325 million hospital, according to a July 18 BizJournals report.
5 things to know about certificate-of-need laws and ASCs
Certificate-of-need laws require healthcare providers and systems to get permission from the state before expanding or building new facilities, and they can be controversial among providers. They’re particularly relevant for the ASC industry, as physic…
Oklahoma anesthesiologist convicted for stealing drugs
An anesthesiologist in Oklahoma City, Okla., was convicted to up to 72 years in prison for stealing controlled substances, local Fox affiliate KOKH reported July 19.
11 health systems opening ASCs
As procedures continue to migrate to ASCs, a growing number of hospitals and health systems are prioritizing outpatient surgery ventures in 2024.
3 cardiologists making waves
Here are three cardiologists that have made headlines this month, as reported by Becker’s since July 2:
2 New Jersey residents plead guilty to helping physician distribute opioids
Two residents in Paterson, N.J., admitted to conspiring with a physician to distribute opioids without a legitimate medical reason.
5 highest-paid ophthalmologists in Oklahoma City
The highest-paid ophthalmologist in Oklahoma City earns $715,000 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $312,120 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What Amazon has done in the first half of 2024
Amazon is one of healthcare’s biggest disruptors and one of the biggest players in the race to acquire physicians.
Mass Eye and Ear ophthalmologist dies at 101
Claes Dohlman, MD, a former Boston-based Mass Eye and Ear ophthalmologist, has died at 101, according to a July 16 report from The Washington Post.
