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ASA publishes new guidelines for patients with substance use disorder
The American Society of Anesthesiologists developed new guidelines for health professionals to follow when choosing post-surgery pain management for individuals with a history of addiction, according to a July 18 report from legalreader.com.
New Jersey hospital performs a soccer arena's worth of robotic surgeries
Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center reached 25,000 minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgical procedures, adding them to the exclusive list of just 1 percent of hospitals nationwide that have accomplished this milestone.
CMS' plan to add only dental procedures to ASCs a 'missed chance'
CMS plans to add only 26 dental surgical codes to the ASC payable list next year, according to the 2024 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposal released July 13.
Is GI consolidation a necessity to thrive?
Some gastroenterology leaders say consolidation is the only way for many practices to survive as operating costs soar and margins tighten.
Florida physician accused of overprescribing opioids
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has filed a suit against Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based OB-GYN Elaine Sharp, MD, alleging she was overprescribing controlled substances to her patients, the Pensacola News Journal reported July 19.
MemorialCare adds CEO of ambulatory care
Fountain Valley, Calif.-based MemorialCare has added David Kim, MD, as CEO of MemorialCare Medical Foundation, which encompasses MemorialCare Medical Group, Greater Newport Physicians and more than 200 outpatient care centers.
How gas prices have changed over the past 10 years
The average consumer spends about $2,150 on gas each year, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
ENT Specialty Partners opens Texas practice
Dallas-based ENT Specialty Partners opened a practice location in Southlake, Texas.
ENT Specialty Partners opens Texas practice
Dallas-based ENT Specialty Partners opened a practice location in Southlake, Texas.
16 physician kickback suits totaling $180M+ in 2023
Here are 16 physician kickback suits Becker’s has reported on in 2023 that totaled more than $180 million in either restitution or cost of the fraud scheme:
