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4 sentenced in a $54.3M fraud, kickback scheme
Four Florida individuals have been sentenced for their role in a $54.3 million health care fraud scheme in which they paid kickbacks and bribes to telemarketers and physicians to secure orders for medically unnecessary prescriptions.
3 anesthesia pay cuts in 2024
Anesthesia providers are facing significant reimbursement challenges in 2024, with cuts coming from both private insurers and federal policy changes.
VillageMD's CEO steps down
Former VillageMD CEO Tim Barry has stepped down.
10 hospitals shuttering services in 1 month
Becker’s reported on 10 hospitals or health systems shuttering services in November, which could shift how ASCs in these markets operate.
California physician pleads guilty to $1.4M Medicare fraud scheme
California physician Lilit Baltaian, MD, has pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud related to her false home health certifications and fraudulent billings.
American Pain Consortium opens ASC
The American Pain Consortium has opened a new ASC in Brownsburg, Ind., specializing in interventional pain management.
HCA Surgery Ventures breaks ground on Texas ASC
HCA Healthcare affiliate Surgery Ventures has partnered with healthcare real estate development firm NexCore Group to open an ASC and medical office building in Katy, Texas.
13 new ASCs in November
Here are 13 ASCs that were opened or announced in November, as reported by Becker’s:
CMS' proposed changes to Medicare Advantage: 10 things to know
On Nov. 26, CMS proposed reforms to the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs for contract year 2026, including changes to prior authorization and GLP-1 coverage.
UPMC hospital to end residency program
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is planning to phase out its internal medicine residency program at McKeesport (Pa.) hospital, a spokesperson for the hospital confirmed to Becker’s Nov. 26.
