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3 states bring back mask mandates: What it means for ASCs
States across the U.S. are starting to bring back mask mandates in healthcare settings as COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses spread at rapid rates, according to a Dec. 28 report from Newsweek.
ASCs see volume growth amid staffing challenges
While ASCs continue to see increased surgical volumes year over year, they are still finding it difficult to staff their centers, according to a 2023 survey from ORManager.
How Amazon expanded, adjusted its healthcare footprint in 2023
From the acquisition and expansion of One Medical to the introduction of drone delivery services for prescriptions, here are 12 moves Amazon made in 2023 to grow and develop its healthcare footprint.
5 new ASCs in December
Here are five new ASCs opened or announced in December:
Siblings charged in $25M Medicare fraud scheme
Two Florida siblings have been arrested and charged for their alleged role in a Medicare fraud scheme using claims for durable medical equipment.
Two Florida men sentenced for fraudulent billing scheme that targeted rural hospitals
Two Miami men were sentenced for a multistate scheme that used rural hospitals to bill for medically unnecessary urine drug testing.
9 cardiology updates in 3 weeks
Here are nine updates in the cardiology and ASC space that Becker’s has reported on since Dec. 11:
Cigna in the headlines: 8 updates in 60 days
Cigna, which is the fourth largest insurer in the U.S. by membership size, is considering the sale of its Medicare Advantage business.
5 highest paid ophthalmologists in Las Vegas
The highest paid ophthalmologist in Las Vegas earns $604,700, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $265,450 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
ASC activity in December: 10 moves
Here are 10 ASC and medical building openings, expansions, plans and other moves that Becker’s has reported on in December:
