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FTC forms new antitrust task force
In his first public appearance at the end of February, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson announced the agency’s plan to address corporations violating antitrust and consumer protection laws, breaking with traditional Republican priorities at the organizatio…
Guardant accuses Natera of trade secret theft amid 'jealousy' over CRC blood test
Guardant Health has filed a lawsuit against its competitor, Natera, alleging the misappropriation of trade secrets related to cancer-detection blood tests, according to court documents.
Surgery Partners revenue hits $3.1B in 2024
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners’ deployed nearly $400 million on acquisitions and opened eight de novo facilities in 2024, according to the company’s financial report released March 3.
Vermont lawmakers propose healthcare executive pay cap
State lawmakers in Vermont are targeting what they view as overly high salaries of healthcare executives, the Burlington Free Press reported March 3.
Tennessee physician indicted for alleged sexual abuse, healthcare fraud
Sanjeev Kumar, MD, a gynecologist in Memphis, Tenn., was arrested Feb. 28 for allegedly sexually abusing patients, adulterating medical devices for reuse of patients and healthcare fraud.
79% of Americans unaware of colonoscopy recommendations
Around 79% of Americans do not know the recommended age to get a colonoscopy, according to a new survey conducted by Columbia, Md.-based MedStar Health.
Reimbursement rates are squeezing ASCs — here's what's at stake
Three ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss how reimbursement rates affect ASC operations
5 physicians at the cutting edge of gastroenterology
Here are five of the many physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology.
PAC plans to elect 100 physicians to Congress by 2030
Political action group 314 Action, a national grassroots organization that works to elect Democrats with science and medical backgrounds, has launched a campaign to elect 100 physicians to state offices and Congress by 2030.
American Board of Medical Specialties rejects cardiovascular board
The American Board of Medical Specialties has denied the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine’s request to create an independent board for cardiology.
