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Truist Bank sues physician couple for allegedly using medical office building business loans for personal expenses
Truist Bank has filed a lawsuit against a physician husband and wife who allegedly misappropriated business loans intended for use on medical office buildings for personal expenses, according to a June 29 report from the South Florida Business Journal….
2 physicians accuse HCA Healthcare of fraud, overbilling
Two physicians have accused HCA Healthcare and TeamHealth of defrauding government programs by overcharging for care, according to a June 28 report from Medscape.
State complaint says Miami physician prescribed opioids without examination
A state complaint alleges that Miami-based physician Francisco Gonzalez-Abreu, MD, prescribed opioids and other addictive drugs without proper examination, the Miami Herald reported June 29.
5 new orthopedic ASCs in June
Five new orthopedic-focused ASCs opened across the country in June:
One GI appoints new SVP of payer strategy
One GI, a Nashville-headquartered network of independent gastroenterology practices, has appointed Sean Mercado as the senior vice president of payer strategy, according to a June 28 news release shared with Becker’s.
14 ophthalmology updates in June
From management service company acquisitions to new executive appointments, here are 14 ophthalmology updates Becker’s has reported from the month of June:
Bay Area Cardiology partners with Cardiovascular Associates of America
Brandon, Fla.-based Bay Area Cardiology has partnered with private equity-backed cardiovascular management group Cardiovascular Associates of America.
ASC operating costs: 5 key stats
Here are five key stats about ASC operating expenses from VMG Health’s 2022 “Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study:”
Optum's spending spree continues
UnitedHealth Group’s Optum, parent company of ASC chain United Surgical Partners International, is on a spending spree, acquiring more than $10 billion worth of companies in the last year.
2 former Optum leaders moving on to new roles
Here are two former leaders from UnitedHealth Group’s Optum who are moving into new roles that Becker’s has reported on since June 6:
