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Physician-led ASC planned in Wisconsin

Construction is set to begin on an independent, surgeon-led ASC in Jamestown, Wis., the Telegraph Herald reported May 1.

9 changes to UnitedHealthcare's reimbursement policies for May

On May 1, UnitedHealthcare made nine changes to its reimbursement policies for its commercial, individual and family, and Medicare Advantage plans. Some of the changes go into effect June 1, while others will begin August 1. 

2 ophthalmology ASCs to pay $17M to settle alleged Anti-Kickback violations 

Madison, Tenn.-based SouthEast Eye Specialists, SouthEast Eye Surgery Center and the Eye Surgery Center of Chattanooga will pay $17 million to resolve alleged violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute. 

Virginia physician indicted on 21 counts of illegal oxycodone prescription 

Arlington, Va.-based physician Kirsten Van Steeberg Ball, MD, was indicted on 21 counts of illegally distributing oxycodone, ABC affiliate WRIC reported May 1. 

What will disrupt the ASC industry next?

From supply chain issues to consolidation, four ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what the industry’s next disruptors will look like. 

Size of planned Iowa ASC, orthopedic facility cut amid high inflation

In 2021, Iowa City-based Steindler Orthopedic Clinic gained the approval to construct an ASC and an orthopedic clinic encompassing 106,880 square feet in North Liberty, Iowa. Now, the buildings will take up a combined 82,894 square feet, according to a…

6 things to know about Surgery Partners

Nashville, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners, a national operator of surgical facilities and ancillary services, has been a major player in the ASC space over the past few years.

California physician to pay $500K for billing Medicaid for procedures as if they took place in ASC

Los Angeles-based physician Joel Aronowitz, MD, will pay $497,619 to settle allegations that he illegally inflated claims to Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, by billing for wound care procedures as if they took place in an ASC when they occurre…

13 physician, facility awards, designations bestowed this year

From a quality improvement award to annual research awards, here are 13 physician and facility awards and designations granted since Jan. 6: 

83 women file sue Indiana physician for alleged abuse

Eighty-three women have filed a lawsuit against Indiana OB-GYN William David Moore, MD, and three health facilities alleging inappropriate behavior towards female patients, according to an April 30 report from Fox affiliate WXIN.