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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.
4 states with CON changes to watch in 2025
Certificate-of-need laws, which regulate the development of healthcare facilities, have been the subject of controversy in some states where healthcare leaders and legislators view them as stifling competition in the healthcare sector.
Healthcare company to pay $15.2 million for fraud, kickback scheme
An Elevance-backed healthcare company based in Puerto Rico — MMM Holdings — has agreed to pay more than $15 million to resolve allegations that it violated kickback laws through a gift card incentive program intended to induce Medicare enrollments…
3 physician fraud suits in 10 days
Becker’s has reported on three physician fraud cases since Dec. 16.
