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Pioneer Valley Ophthalmic Consultants patients' data compromised by 2 breaches
Greenfield, Mass.-based Pioneer Valley Ophthalmic Consultants has filed a notice of data breach with the Vermont attorney general following a data security incident at third-party vendor Alta Medical Management, according to a June 12 update written by…
Supreme Court false claims ruling could raise stakes for physician billing
The Supreme Court voted unanimously to reopen two false claims cases, issuing an opinion that could expand antifraud statute scope, Medscape reported June 13.
Cardiologist hourly wage vs. minimum wage in 20 states
The mean hourly wage for cardiologists across the U.S. is $202.56, according to the Bureau of Labor Statics, which is significantly higher than the minimum wage in each state.
Aideo, Surgical Notes partner for AI medical coding
Artificial intelligence-powered coding services provider Aideo Technologies has partnered with Surgical Notes, a leader in providing billing solutions for ASCs, to bring AI-powered medical coding workflow and productivity solutions to the ASC market.&n…
Physician indicted in $4M+ Medicare fraud scheme
Physician David Becerril, MD, has been charged with 16 counts for his role in a telemarketing scheme that allegedly defrauded Medicare of more than $4 million.
Tennessee ASC to be converted into emergency, behavioral health facility
The city of Knoxville, Tenn., has invested $70 million to convert a series of buildings into a new public safety complex. Part of the renovation will involve converting the 25,000-square-foot St. Mary’s ASC into an urgent care and behavioral health fac…
Hackers obtain private data from 181,764 patients at Pennsylvania cardiology group
Private data from 181,764 patients at Great Valley Cardiology in Scranton, Pa., an affiliate of Commonwealth Health System, has been potentially compromised following a breach by hackers that occurred on Feb. 2, according to a June 12 report from The T…
5 numbers troubling anesthesiologists
Here are five numbers that may be troubling anesthesiologists.
EyeSouth Partners affiliates with 2 South Carolina practices
EyeSouth Partners affiliated with Carolina Cataract & Laser Center and Eyecare Physicians & Surgeons, which both serve the Charleston, S.C., area.
8 things to know about medical school in 2023
From the most expensive universities to the top-ranked in several specialties, here are eight things to know about medical school in 2023:
