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Gastroenterologists vs. red tape
From Stark law to prior authorization hurdles, gastroenterologist leaders see three major regulatory obstacles stifling industry growth and innovation.
Gastroenterologists vs. red tape
From Stark law to prior authorization hurdles, gastroenterologist leaders see three major regulatory obstacles stifling industry growth and innovation.
Pennsylvania man pleads no contest to posing as physician
A man from Slatington, Pa., has pleaded no contest to posing as a medical professional to give care to patients and file reimbursements through Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance programs.
UC Davis Health earns colorectal surgery accreditation
UC Davis (Calif.) Health’s colorectal surgery program has been designated a surgical quality partner by the American College of Surgeons and the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer.
California ASC adds robotic surgery system
Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Sansum Clinic, owned by Sutter Health, has implemented the Da Vinci 5 system for robotic surgeries at its Foothill Surgery Center, KEYT reported Feb. 14.
Are West Virginia's CON laws harming rural healthcare?
In a recent column published in Hurricane Breeze Newspaper, state delegate Scot Heckert argued that West Virginia’s certificate-of-need laws are necessary to protect rural healthcare services.
Oregon eyes ban on physician noncompetes: 4 things to know
State lawmakers in Oregon are considering two bills that would ban noncompete agreements for healthcare workers.
Alabama physician group to close after 30 years, lay off 153
Mobile-based Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic is set to close on April 11.
Arizona VA expands cardiology care
The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System has expanded cardiology services.
GLP-1s and colonoscopy: 3 notes
The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists is likely to increase the risks of inadequate bowel preparation for colonoscopy, according to a study published Feb. 12 in The American Journal of Gastroenterology.
