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Sutter Health to open 1 million square feet of ambulatory space
Sutter Health unveiled plans to develop approximately 1 million square feet across two healthcare campuses in Santa Clara, Calif., as part of an anticipated $800 million investment.
Device company to pay $1.67M for alleged kickbacks to ophthalmology practices
Device company ASD Specialty Healthcare, doing business as Besse Medical, has agreed to pay $1.67 million to resolve allegations it provided inventory management systems to ophthalmology practices at no cost to induce them to purchase drugs from Besse….
Kentucky anesthesiologist gets probation for illegal opioid prescription
A Louisville, Ky., anesthesiologist was sentenced to one year of probation after pleading guilty to illegal opioid distribution, WDRB reported Dec. 18.
California physician sentenced for $3.2M fraud scheme
A Santa Paula, Calif., physician has been sentenced to two years for defrauding Medicare of more than $3 million for medically unnecessary claims.
7 hospital, health system bankruptcies to know in 2024
Bankruptcies in healthcare hit a five-year high in 2023, when 12 hospitals and health systems filed for bankruptcy. This trend has slowed in 2024, as average operating margins have improved across the hospital sector.
VUMC pediatric cardiology chief to step down
Scott Baldwin, MD, chief of the division of pediatric cardiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, is stepping down in 2025.
Gastroenterology Group of Rochester adds 7 GIs
Gastroenterology Group of Rochester (N.Y.) has added seven new physicians to its team.
DocGo launches 'breakthrough' mobile ECG system nationwide
DocGo, a mobile medical services provider, has expanded its partnership with SHL Telemedicine to integrate its 12-lead ECG devices across its mobile healthcare network nationwide, according to Stock Titan.
Gastro Health opens Cincinnati facility
Management group Gastro Health has opened The IR Center of Greater Cincinnati, which specializes in hemorrhoid treatment.
U of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center opens new cardiology facility
The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie has opened a new cardiology and pulmonary care practice within its outpatient care center, CityBiz reported Dec. 17.
