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Former Alaska physician sentenced to 17 years for assault
Former Sitka, Alaska-based family medicine physician Richard McGrath, DO, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for sexually assaulting three women, Alaska’s News Source reported June 9.
ASC deals heat up: 3 notes in 3 days
Here are three ASC deals that Becker’s has reported on since June 5:
Mississippi digestive clinic opens
Ocean Springs, Miss.-based Singing River Health System cut the ribbon on its new digestive clinic June 8, local news outlet WXXV 25 reported.
5 recent CMS updates to know
Here are five updates from CMS that Becker’s has reported on since June 6:
Why a lack of ASCs could be driving up healthcare costs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts’ high healthcare prices and the financial burden it has consequently placed on patients is causing state lawmakers to take a hard look at healthcare spending, WBUR reported June 8.
Texas medical board suspends ophthalmologist license following arrest
Less than a year after the Texas Medical Board withdrew a disciplinary order against ophthalmologist David Stager, MD, they were forced to suspend his medical license, according to a June 5 report from D Magazine.
The major shortage plaguing ASCs
Physician specialist shortages, and predicted shortages, are plaguing health systems nationwide, including ASCs. One major shortage especially affecting ASCs is a shortage of anesthesiologists.
The major shortage plaguing ASCs
Physician specialist shortages, and predicted shortages, are plaguing health systems nationwide, including ASCs. One major shortage especially affecting ASCs is a shortage of anesthesiologists.
Certificate-of-need laws stunt ASC growth — but change in some states may be imminent
The growth of ASCs reflects their status as a proven model for high-quality procedures and low costs, but their development faces a considerable obstacle in many markets: certificate-of-need laws.
UnitedHealth in the headlines: 8 updates in 60 days
UnitedHealth Group, parent company of ASC management company United Surgical Partners International, has continued its growth, both in terms of revenue and number of affiliated physicians.
