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New GI practices by state in 2024
Here is a state-by-state breakdown of new ASCs in 2024, as reported by Becker’s:
UNC Health Rex faces religious discrimination lawsuit
Raleigh-based University of North Carolina Health Rex is facing a lawsuit from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accusing the provider of failing to accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs and firing her for failing to get vaccinated for …
Health system debuts Arizona's 1st minimally invasive pulmonary valve replacement
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based HonorHealth’s cardiology team is the first in the state to perform transcatheter pulmonary valve therapy using Medtronic’s Harmony technology, Arizona Digital Free Press reported Dec. 26.
The small wins for physicians inside CMS' 2025 payment schedule
CMS recently released its 2025 physician payment rule, which included a 2.83% cut to physician payments, marking the fifth consecutive year of cuts.
California physician, clinics to pay $10M to settle fraud allegations
Two physicians and two medical practices in California, working together under one operation, have agreed to pay $10 million to resolve kickback and false claims allegations.
26 new cardiology practices in 2024
Here are 26 new cardiology ASCs that were announced or opened in 2024, as reported by Becker’s:
CVS, Walgreens & Walmart's healthcare strategy faces headwinds: 10 notes from 2024
Walmart, CVS and Walgreens faced major headwinds in 2024 as their efforts to push into primary care faltered.
ASCs prepare for the Trump administration: 5 notes
President-elect Donald Trump will take office for the second time in January, and ASC leaders are preparing amid his plans to appoint a swath of new leaders to oversee aspects of the healthcare system.
5 notes for anesthesia groups heading into 2025
The anesthesia industry faced certain obstacles and industry-changing events in 2024, from provider shortages to reimbursement challenges and emerging technology.
Why this new ASC developer champions physician independence over hospital ownership
Ker Leader Medical, a new ASC development company, is dedicated to preserving physician autonomy and promoting ASC independence.
