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5 notable ophthalmology practice acquisitions in 2023
As ophthalmology management organizations have continued to grow in 2023, Provident Healthcare Partners has broken down five major acquisitions that occurred in 2023 in its third-quarter “Healthcare Services M&A Review.”
What J&J's new surgical robot could mean for ASCs
Johnson & Johnson MedTech plans to submit its Ottava robotic surgical system for an investigational device exemption application to the FDA in the second half of 2024 to begin clinical trials.
3 physician tax evasion cases in 2 months
Here are three lawsuits involving physicians evading or allegedly evading taxes that Becker’s has covered since Sept. 15:
4 notable gastroenterology practice acquisitions in 2023
As gastroenterology management organizations have continued to grow in 2023, Provident has broken down four major acquisitions that occurred in 2023 in its third quarter “Mergers and Acquisitions Update” report.
California clinic owner pleads guilty to $1.5M in false claims
A California clinic owner pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud and aggravated identity theft for submitting more than $1.5 million in false claims for sleep studies.
Sanford Health eye clinic adds ophthalmologist
Sanford Bemidji (Minn.) Eye Center and Optical has added Shelby Potkin, MD, to its team of ophthalmologists, according to a Nov. 8 report by The Bemidji Pioneer.
ASC ownership is shifting: What leaders need to know
The number of hospital systems that own ASCs are on the rise, according to the annual “Hospital Leadership ASC Survey,” conducted by ASC expert group Avanza Healthcare Strategies and published Nov. 8.
USPI vs. Optum vs. Surgery Partners in Q3: 15 notes
Here are 15 notes from United Surgical Partners International, Surgery Partners and Optum’s third quarter financial results:
4 ASCs listed for sale in New Jersey
Four ASCs between $1.1 million and $3.2 million have been listed for sale in New Jersey, according to data from LoopNet accessed on Nov. 9.
Clinic owner convicted in $62M fraud scheme
New Orleans-based hospice facility owner Shiva Akula has been convicted in a $62 million healthcare fraud scheme.
