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An inside look at signature rules for anesthesiologists
The signature process for anesthesiologist documentation is a bit trickier than some might think, according to a new blog post from founder and CEO of MiraMed Global and president and CEO of Anesthesia Business Consultants, Tony Mira.
How CMS' 2023 fee schedule will affect anesthesiologists, pain physicians
CMS’ 2023 Medicare fee schedule will affect chronic pain practices and some anesthesia and critical care providers, Tony Mira, CEO of Anesthesia Business Consultants, wrote in a Dec. 6 blog post.
USPI vs Surgery Partners vs SCA Health: 32 moves in 2022
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners and Deerfield, Ill.-based SCA Health are three of the biggest ASC chains in the country.
Optum's $8B+ year of deals: 6 acquisitions to know
Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group and parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, made six huge deals this year totaling more than $8 billion, focusing on physician groups and value-based care.
Connecticut psychologist pleads guilty to $2.7M fraud scheme
Greenwich, Conn.-based psychologist Michael Lonski, PhD, admitted that he billed insurers for services he knew were not rendered, the Justice Department said Dec. 13.
GI Alliance names new chief legal officer in the wake of physician-led buyout
GI Alliance, which recently went through a physician-led buyout that valued the company at $2.2 billion, has hired Benjamin Griffith as its chief legal officer, according to a Dec. 14 report from Bloomberg Law.
TrueLearn acquires anesthesia training provider
Healthcare digital learning platform TrueLearn has acquired APEX Anesthesia Review, an exam preparation provider for registered nurse anesthetists.
$46M Maryland medical office building breaks ground
Ground has been broken on a $45.8 million, four-story medical office building in Columbia, Md. The building is part of a $5 billion plan to revitalize the Lakefront District.
Vial adds retina expert to scientific advisory board
Clinical trial management company Vial has added retina specialist Veeral Sheth, MD, to its scientific advisory board.
Washington hospital to discontinue cardiology services due to staffing, supply costs
Sunnyside, Wash.-based Astria Health will no longer offer certain cardiology services, including invasive and interventional cardiology, due to staffing issues and rising labor costs, according to a Dec. 13 report from NBC Right Now.
