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West Virginia GI practice relocates
Huntington, W.Va.-based Marshall Health has relocated its gastroenterology and hepatology services to an outpatient medical pavilion at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
Physicians vs. reimbursements: 3 updates
A continued pattern of declining reimbursement amid already challenging economic circumstances has many physicians concerned about what the future holds. Here are three updates physicians should know about reimbursement rates:
Gastro Health adds one of region's few female GIs
Gastro Health’s Kennewick, Wash.-based Tri-Cities Endoscopy Center has added to its team gastroenterologist Amber Charoen, MD, one of only a few female GIs working in the area, according to a Sept. 12 report from the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business…
Trump, Harris reveal plans for small businesses
The 2024 presidential race is heating up as election day draws near. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have unveiled economic policies and plans to support small business generation and growth.
ASCs embrace another 'new normal'
ASCs in many regions are facing increased patient volume and demand for care while margins remain tight and staff shortages loom.
Orthopedic surgeon wins $290,000 suit against health system
Matthew Friederichs, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, prevailed in his lawsuit against Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health over a letter sent to patients after he resigned, according to the Grand Forks Herald.
Effects of new ACG, ASGE colonoscopy guidelines 'unclear'
In August, theAmerican College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy published updated guidelines regarding the quality indicators surrounding colonoscopy, according to a Sept. 12 report from the American Journal o…
5 solo practice recommendations for physicians
From being transparent to the proper Medicare setup, here are five important solo practice recommendations Becker’s has heard from physicians across the nation this year.
Cardiology practice files $15M defamation lawsuit against Salem Health
Oregon Heart Center, an independent cardiology practice in Salem, has filed a $15 million antitrust and defamation lawsuit against Salem Health, according to a Sept. 12 report from the Portland Business Journal.
Medical device manufacturer pays $700K to resolve False Claim allegations
Medical device maker THD America has agreed to pay $700,000 to settle False Claim Act allegations that claim the company knowingly caused physicians to use incorrect codes to obtain inflated reimbursement from Medicare and state Medicaid programs for t…
