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Northwest Health blocks sale of half-finished Indiana medical office building

In 2018, construction began on a 45,000-square-foot medical office building in Valparaiso, Ind., but five years later, the structure remains half finished, according to a May 1 report from NWITimes.

2 New Jersey physicians charged with illegally distributing painkillers

Two New Jersey physicians were charged with unlawful distribution after allegedly improperly prescribing painkillers during patient visits, the Courier Post reported May 2.

GI Alliance strikes partnership with ASGE

Management services company GI Alliance has partnered with the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, becoming its first group member, to advance the practice of gastroenterology. 

ModMed celebrates 10 years in ophthalmology: 7 things to know

Electronic health records and practice management solution ModMed is celebrating 10 years of providing services for ophthalmology practices. 

US Digestive Health relocates to shopping center

Exton, Pa.-based U.S. Digestive Health has relocated its office to a shopping center in Downingtown, Pa., to join its affiliated endoscopy center, Central Chester County Endoscopy. 

10 best, worst states for nurses

Washington is the best state for nurses while Hawaii is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

6 physician fraud suits in April

Here are six physician fraud cases Becker’s has reported on in April:

New Jersey physician admits to improperly prescribing oxycodone 

Cherry Hill, N.J.-based Cheh Lu, MD, has pleaded guilty to improperly prescribing oxycodone, the Courier Post reported May 2. 

2 physician owners to pay $1M to settle false claims allegations 

Two Newark, N.J.-based physicians and their medical practice will pay $1 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations, the U.S. Justice Department said April 28. 

Surgery Partners revenue jumps 11.7% in Q1: 7 things to know

Healthcare services company Surgery Partners brought in $666.2 million in revenue during the first quarter of 2023, an 11.7 percent increase from the prior year period.