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1 year since American Physician Partners closed: What's happened since
In July 2023, medical staffing company American Physician Partners announced that it would close and transition its hospital contracts.
FTC investigating DaVita, Fresenius Medical Care's noncompetes
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating DaVita and Fresenius Medical Care, two of the country’s largest dialysis providers, over allegations their noncompete clauses illegally stifle smaller competitors, Politico reported July 13.
CMS floats CRC screening policy update
Along with a 2.8% physician pay cut, CMS is floating several changes to colorectal cancer screening policy in its proposed payment system for 2025, according to a July 12 news release from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
The factor that could make or break ASC success
Operating independently is becoming increasingly difficult, and many leaders feel that having strong leadership and management is the key to maintaining viability.
7 kickback lawsuits in 1 month
Here are seven lawsuits involving kickback allegations from the last month, as reported by Becker’s.
Children’s Mercy Kansas City acquires cardiology unit
Children’s Mercy Kansas City (Mo.), as a part of its pediatric partnership with Mercy Springfield Communities, acquired Pediatrix Cardiology of Springfield (Mo.), reported Springfield Daily Citizen July 11.
What 3 ASC leaders are saying about consolidation
Consolidation continues to shake up healthcare, increasingly endangering the fiscal stability of independent practices.
Best hospitals for ophthalmology: US News
Miami-based Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-University of Miami Hospital and Clinics was ranked as the No. 1 hospital for ophthalmology by U.S. News & World Report.
5 things to know about private equity in healthcare
As the healthcare market becomes increasingly competitive, whether due to staffing competition, rising labor and supply costs or economic pressures, many practices are partnering with larger entities, including private equity firms.
Hospitals 'forced to embrace' ASCs in mad dash for outpatient surgery
Hospitals continue to look to ASCs as outpatient surgery becomes more popular and the need to cut costs grows.
