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Cypress West to spend $3M modernizing newly acquired ASC
Healthcare property manager Cypress West Partners has acquired a 30,000-square-foot vacant medical office building with an ASC in Mesa, Ariz., according to a May 16 report from the Daily Independent.
Oklahoma physician, pharmacist charged with manslaughter in patient death
Alexander Frank, MD, and Justin Lee have been charged with second-degree manslaughter after administering the wrong dose of medication to a patient, which resulted in death, KFOR reported May 16.
USPI vs. AmSurg vs. SCA Health: 10 key comparisons to know in 2023
United Surgical Partners International, AmSurg and SCA Health are the largest ASC chains in the U.S.
SCA Health's rebrand 1 year later
Deerfield, Ill.-based SCA Health, formerly known as Surgical Care Affiliates, rebranded in May 2022 to venture out of solely ASCs.
Where in the U.S. do physicians earn the most?
For physicians, median salaries vary significantly, depending on factors including experience and the region in which they work, according to Physicians Thrive’s “2023 Physician Compensation Report.”
UnitedHealthcare closes in on controversial GI care changes: 5 things to know
Despite protests from patients, health systems and providers, UnitedHealthcare is moving forward with major changes to its prior authorization requirements for gastroenterology care, which will take effect June 1.
US sues surgeon over alleged 1,000+ fraudulent claims
The U.S. sued a plastic surgeon formerly of Tri-State Specialists in Sioux City, Iowa, for violating the False Claims Act.
North Carolina Senate proposal aims to improve patient access to ASCs
The North Carolina Senate has proposed its budget for the next two fiscal years, and it would allocate $29.8 billion in the coming fiscal year and $30.9 billion the following year to altering the state’s health system landscape, including improving pat…
Judge affirms $490M verdict against ophthalmology distributor
A Minnesota judge affirmed a $490 million settlement against ophthalmology distributor Cameron-Ehlen Group and founder Paul Ehlen for alleged False Claims Act violations, according to a May 15 report from Law360.
10 healthiest, least healthy US states
Clinical data and artificial intelligence healthcare company Ozmosi named the 10 healthiest and least healthy states in the U.S. for 2023, with Hawaii topping the former list and Kentucky and West Virginia sitting atop the latter.
