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5 gastroenterology lawsuits in 1 year
Here are five lawsuits involving gastroenterologists or gastroenterology practices that Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 12:
5 reasons ASC ownership stake is important amid increasing consolidation
Mark Spina, director of operations at the Hamden-based Endoscopy Center of Connecticut, joined Becker’s to discuss the importance of ASC ownership as the healthcare industry becomes increasingly consolidated.
One GI adds senior vice president of payer strategy
Nashville, Tenn.-based gastroenterology management services company One GI has appointed Sean Mercado as its senior vice president of payer strategy.
Digestive Health Physicians Association weighs in on United's new 'advanced notification' process
In June, UnitedHealthcare attempted to clarify its new advanced notification process, which went into effect on June 1, in the wake of confusion among physicians and industry groups.
Less anesthesia is effective for patients undergoing outpatient anorectal surgery, study shows
Lowering the dose of saddle block anesthesia, a commonly preferred option in ambulatory anorectal surgery, may provide better recovery results and optimal surgical condition, according to a June 27 study published in Cureus.
DISC expanding access to minimally invasive spine surgery with new ASC
TriasMD, DISC Sports & Spine Center’s parent company, is bringing its new ASC, the DISC Surgery Center at Gateway, onboard by investing in new equipment in order to expand access to minimally invasive spine care in the region.
Former Pennsylvania PA charged with $40K+ in Medicare fraud
Former Altoona, Pa.-based physician assistant Jennifer Batrus was charged for her role in a $40,000 Medicaid fraud scheme, WTAJ reported June 27.
Elite Surgical Center completes 200th total joint case
Wayne, N.J.-based Elite Surgical Center has completed its 200th total joint replacement case.
All 50 states ranked by number of ASCs
California has the most ASCs of any state, nearly doubling the number of ASCs in Florida, its closest competitor, according to the most recent data from CMS.
UNC Health earns approval for 1M square feet of medical office buildings
Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health has received approval for its 50-acre expansion plan, which includes more than 1 million square feet of medical office buildings, according to a June 28 report from the Triangle Business Journal.
