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The most powerful women in healthcare
Forbes has released its annual list of the 100 most powerful women in the world, including well-known names like Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Barbie. Four U.S.-based women working in healthcare also topped the list.
Former One GI CEO joins US Heart and Vascular
Robbie Allen, former CEO of One GI, has joined US Heart and Vascular’s leadership team as CEO.
3 new gastroenterology facility openings
Here are three gastroenterology facility openings that Becker’s has reported on since Nov. 6:
Former anesthesiologist to be released after serving 2 years for manslaughter
Former Los Angeles-based anesthesiologist Stephen Kyo-Sung Kim, MD, was ordered to be released Dec. 4 following two years in prison in connection with a 2021 guilty plea to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a fellow physician during surgery, acc…
Capital Cardiology Associates opens 7th practice
Capital Cardiology Associates has opened a new location in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., NBC affiliate WNYT reported Dec. 4.
Baptist Health confirms split from United, Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans
Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Health will officially cut ties with UnitedHealthcare and Wellcare’s Medicare Advantage plans beginning in January, according to a Nov. 30 report from Louisville Public Media.
3 physicians to pay share of $880K for kickback allegations
Three Texas physicians and one hospital executive have agreed to pay $880,199 to resolve allegations they were involved with a kickback scheme.
Sparrow Medical Group adds GI care at 2 facilities
Lansing, Mich.-based Sparrow Medical Group will now offer gastroenterology services at its Carson City, Mich.-based Sparrow Carson and Sparrow Ionia (Mich.) Hospitals.
3 physician opioid schemes in 1 month
Here are three physicians involved or allegedly involved in opioid schemes that Becker’s has reported on since Nov. 8:
Leapfrog's top ASCs: 2023
The Leapfrog Group on Dec. 5 announced its Top ASC Awards for 2023.
