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CMS proposes extension of 'virtual direct supervision'
CMS has proposed an extension of its current virtual direct supervision rule through December 31, 2025, and to permanently allow virtual direction supervision for a subset of services.
Wisconsin health system opens direct-pay ASC, bypasses need for payers
Manitowoc, Wis.-based Renovo Health opened the door to a new direct-pay ASC that aims to cut out the need for payers, WeAreGreenBay.com, the website for WFRV Local 5, reported July 16.
GI orgs slam CMS' 'unsustainable' proposal to cut physician pay
Two major gastroenterology organizations have criticized CMS’ proposal to cut physician pay 2.8% in its physician fee schedule for 2025.
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.
