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2 Tennessee ASCs removed from BCBS network
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee has ended its relationship with Memphis-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, and two ASCs are affected, local ABC affiliate ABC24 reported Jan. 5.
American Society of Anesthesiologists CEO to retire
Paul Pomerantz, CEO of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, plans to retire after a 10-year tenure.
14 False Claims Act settlements in 2022, 2023
From false Medicare claims to improper and reckless medical billing, here are 14 major False Claims Act settlements in 2022 and the first week of 2023.
Jacksonville officials to consider grant for $8.3M medical office building
Two organizations behind an $8.3 million healthcare facility in Jacksonville, Fla., have requested a $500,000 grant from the city, according to a Jan. 9 report from the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Healthcare ransomware attacks more than doubled since 2016
The annual number of ransomware attacks on healthcare delivery organizations has more than doubled since 2016, according to a Dec. 29 report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
5 federal healthcare updates
From a decline in flu activity to an increase in physician wait times, here are five federal healthcare updates Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 6:
UM Health set to acquire, invest $800M into Sparrow Health
Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan Health is moving forward with plans to acquire Lansing-based Sparrow Health System, The Michigan Daily reported Jan. 8.
7 hospitals closing service lines
Below are seven hospitals ending services that Becker’s has reported on:
5 predictions for telehealth in 2023
About 25 percent of patients routinely used telehealth in 2022, according to a Jan. 9 report from the American Medical Association.
Arkansas cardiologist reaches $900K settlement for violating False Claims Act
Jeffrey Tauth, MD, a cardiologist at Hot Springs (Ark.) National Park Medical Center and National Park Cardiology Services, has agreed to pay $900,000 to resolve claims alleging he violated the False Claims Act, according to a Jan. 5 report from the U….
