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Certificate of need filed for 6 dental ASCs in Connecticut

Two Connecticut dentists have filed a certificate of need application to open six ASCs in the state, Hartford Business reported June 13.

Cardiology company exec denied dismissal of alleged Stark law violation 

A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss claims that the former president, CFO and partial owner of Cardiac Imaging violated Stark law, according to court documents. 

Physician group to pay health system $1.2M following neurosurgeon walkout 

Fresno, Calif.-based Community Regional Medical Center will receive a $1.2 million settlement from Inspire Health Medical Group for allegations that neurosurgeons planned a walkout in 2021 but gave the system less than 32 hours notice.

21% of anesthesiologists worth over $5M

Approximately 21% of anesthesiologists have a net worth of over $5 million in 2024, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Physician Wealth and Debt Report,” published June 12. 

Oshi Health looks to hit all 50 states

Virtual gastroenterology healthcare clinic Oshi Health plans to be available in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., by September. 

Why 1 GI practice is considering offering mental health care

As the popularity of prescription weight loss medications, including glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, continues to grow, the discussions around obesity care in the U.S. have started to shift. 

Missouri medical office building sells for $3.8M

A Mercy Health medical office building in St. Peters, Mo., has sold for $3.8 million, according to a June 13 report from REBusiness Online.

GI CEO's secret to payer success

Jerry Tillinger, CEO of US Digestive Health, joined Becker’ to discuss his key tips for maintaining good relationships with payers.

Gastroenterology's colonoscopy boom: How a CEO is harnessing growing demand

 The gastroenterology industry has experienced an increase in colonoscopy demand as the recommended age for screening continues to lower and colorectal cancer cases continue to rise. 

Bad news for ASC administrators

Here are three issues reported by Becker’s that have the potential to negatively affect ASCs — and their staff: