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Oshi Health raises $30M in funding from Koch, CVS

Virtual gastrointestinal care company Oshi Health has raised $30 million in series B funding led by Koch Disruptive Technologies and existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Flare Capital Partners, Frist Cressey Ventures, CVS Health Ventures and T…

'What is the best ASC in the US?': Here's what ChatGPT had to say

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot created by research laboratory OpenAI, is now being used nationwide for a variety of functions, from aiding physicians to answering user’s questions. 

CMS pitches tighter physician-owned hospital restrictions

CMS proposed new guidance for physician-owned hospital reimbursement in the 2024 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule on April 10.

The Sure Retractor – A Case Study in the Benefits and Cost-Savings from Single-Use, Sterile, Pre-Packaged Surgical Instruments

Single-use, sterile, pre-packaged surgical (SSP) instruments and implants are driving a technological evolution in surgery that will be every bit as significant as the ongoing shift toward minimally invasive surgery.

10 states where physicians will spend the most on property taxes

Residents of New York have the highest property tax burden, according to a March 30 report from NPR based on data from personal finance website WalletHub.

Top 10 global healthcare billionaires of 2023: Forbes

Cyrus Poonawalla is the richest person in the healthcare industry with a net worth of $22.6 billion, according to Forbes’ “World’s Billionaires List” for 2023. 

These ASCs are the most likely to consolidate

Becker’s was joined by 32 leaders who discussed the increasing consolidation of the ASC industry. 

Missouri physician pleads guilty to $144K+ healthcare fraud 

Howard Jackson, DPM, who practiced in East St. Louis, Ill., pleaded guilty to a $144,694 healthcare fraud scheme, the Justice Department said April 7. 

Florida physician involved in $60M fraud scheme forfeits license 

Bal Harbour, Fla.-based physician Drew Lieberman has forfeited his medical license after serving time for his role in a $60 million fraud scheme, the Miami Herald reported April 10. 

Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches acquires Palm Beach Digestive

Florida-based multispecialty physician group Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches has acquired Palm Beach Digestive Associates.