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The 5 states where CRNA pay decreased the most
California saw the largest decrease in the average annual wage for certified registered nurse anesthetists from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., the average pay for CRNAs increased $17,500 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $231,700. Here are the five states with the largest drops in CRNA […]
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Illinois physician sentenced to 10 years in prison for healthcare fraud
A physician in Illinois has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for billing Medicaid and private insurers for nonexistent and unnecessary services. Mona Ghosh, MD, owned and operated a medical clinic in Hoffman Estates, Ill., specializing in obstetrics and gynecology services. From 2018 to 2022, Dr. Ghosh submitted fraudulent claims to Medicaid, Tricare and […]
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UHealth expands with new cardiology practice, adds Dr. Ralph Nader
The University of Miami Health System UHealth cardiology program has added UHealth Doral, a new cardiology clinic. Ralph Nader, MD, a cardiologist with more than three decades of experience, will provide care at the practice in Doral, Fla., according to a June 10 news release from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The […]
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ReFocus Eye Health partners with 6-location retina center
Stamford, Conn.-based ReFocus Eye Health has partnered with Atlantic Retina Center, which has six locations across Maryland and Delaware. Atlantic Retina Center was founded in 2004 and treats diseases of the retina, vitreous and macula of the eye, according to a June 10 news release. The center is led by ophthalmologists Paul Lagonigro, MD, James […]
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U of Colorado ophthalmology department receives $40M gift
The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus received a $40 million gift to enhance research into treatment of eye diseases. The school will use the gift to treat and potentially cure eye diseases such as macular degeneration and glaucoma, increase focus on basic science and implement artificial intelligence, according to […]
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Optum relocates New York cardiology center
An Optum Health cardiology center in Mount Kisco, N.Y., has moved into a new building, according to a June 5 report from The Examiner News. The new facility includes updated technology, streamlined patient care, upgraded referral systems and has double the number of exam rooms. The cardiology center was previously located in Optum’s Mount Kisco […]
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Why the ‘glory days’ of M&As in the ASC space might be over
Mergers and acquisitions, private equity and joint ventures have had a significant impact on the ASC space over the past few years, but the frequency of deals has recently decreased, according to this CEO. Higher interest rates, paired with inflation and rising operational costs, have led to some groups taking a step back from the […]
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Covenant Surgical Partners suffers data breach affecting 88,000+
Nashville, Tenn.-based Covenant Surgical Partners, an operator of single and limited specialty ASCs, experienced a data breach affecting 88,609 individuals, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. The data breach was reported May 28 and was a hacking/IT incident of the company’s network server. Law firm Levi & […]
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Trinity Health forms multi-location cardiology practice
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group has created a cardiology medical practice with two locations in Pennsylvania. Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group Cardiology will serve the communities of St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, Pa., and Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia, according to a June 5 news release from Trinity Health. The practice is led by Sunil […]
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How small ASCs can successfully add new facilities
There are an array of financial hurdles for ASCs right now, especially those on the smaller side when it comes to reimbursement challenges, rising operational costs and changes to the supply chain to name a few. Being proactive and out in front of those challenges and changes are a great way for ASCs to keep […]
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