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2 in 5 physicians plan to cut hours
More than 40% of physicians said they would “likely” or “definitely” reduce clinical work hours in the next year, according to data published in November in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Virginia medical office building construction stalled over lack of tenant interest
Construction on a 10-story outpatient office building in Alexandria, Va., has stalled as the building’s team struggles to line up an anchor tenant, according to a Dec. 6 report from the Washington Business Journal.
Allied Digestive Health strikes AI partnership
Allied Digestive Health, the third largest gastroenterology organization in the country, has partnered with Suki, a provider of voice artificial intelligence-powered healthcare solutions.
23 cities hardest hit by inflation
Miami, and its surrounding areas, has recently been named the U.S. city hardest hit by inflation this year, according to an October report from WalletHub.
ASC activity warms up in Florida
Here are four ASC moves happening in Florida that Becker’s has reported on since Nov. 14:
The bankruptcies affecting the ASC industry
Declaring bankruptcy is often the last resort for any organization, but sometimes it is a necessary step.
Senators criticize US Anesthesia Partners for 'anticompetitive scheme'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut are calling for U.S. Anesthesia Partners and its private equity partner Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe to answer for what a federal agency called an “anticompetitive…
Oshi Health expands virtual GI care to more employers
Virtual gastrointestinal clinic Oshi Health has partnered with advisory, broking and solutions company Willis Towers Watson to offer a digestive health solution for WTW clients.
Why ASC leaders have their eyes on Medicare reform
In November, CMS announced plans to reduce overall physician pay by 1.25% in 2024 and update the conversion factor to $32.74, a 3.4% decrease over last year, much to the chagrin of physicians and ASC leaders alike.
Louisiana man sentenced in $148M Medicare fraud, physician kickback scheme
A Louisiana man has been charged in connection with a $148 million Medicare and Medicaid fraud scheme that involved physician kickbacks from January 2013 to around August 2022.
