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Pennsylvania House passes PE oversight bill
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation that would give the state’s attorney general more authority to review and potentially block healthcare mergers and acquisitions. The bill would also prohibit healthcare sale-leaseback arrangements by private equity firms and require healthcare organizations to disclose financial and operational details before finalizing major deals. The legislation was […]
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A new tool for slashing opioid use post-surgery: 7 things to know
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia found that tailored feedback to surgeons dramatically reduces excessive opioid prescriptions for common surgeries. Here are seven findings from the study, published June 11 in JAMA Surgery: 1. Aligning prescribing practices with evidence-based guidelines can address overprescribing and its side effects, such […]
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This state’s healthcare ‘oligarchy’ and how it hurts ASCs
In a commentary piece published June 12 in The Carolina Journal, business developer David Hogg argues that North Carolina’s “centrally planned healthcare economy” has contributed to some of the highest healthcare costs in the nation. Here are 10 key takeaways: 1. Mr. Hogg writes that state “central planners” have failed to create a healthcare system […]
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Private equity’s influence on heart failure care: 5 things to know
A study published June 9 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology evaluated 30-day outcomes for patients treated at hospitals acquired by private equity firms. Here are five key findings: 1. The study analyzed more than 35,000 heart failure hospitalizations at private equity-acquired hospitals and over 178,000 at matched control hospitals between 2012 […]
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Independence Health System breaks ground on cardiology facility
Oak Brook, Ill.-based Independence Health System plans to open an expanded cardiology services building in Greensburg, Pa., Latrobe Bulletin reported June 11. The new facility will offer interventional cardiology services, an anticoagulation clinic, heart disease management services, a heart failure clinic, cardiac surgery and a cardiac electrophysiology and device clinic. The building is located directly […]
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Trump proposes sweeping Medicaid policy rollback: 7 things to know
President Donald Trump has proposed walking back a Medicaid payment policy enacted during his first term — a move that has been met with concern by hospitals that serve high volumes of Medicaid patients. Here are seven things for ASC leaders and physicians need to know about the proposed rollback: 1. The policy was initially […]
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The corporatization of physicians: 10 things to know
Corporatization has emerged as a common phrase to describe the heightened levels of corporate ownership and consolidation of healthcare practices in the U.S. While there is no one metric to quantify this term, here are 10 new data points, legislative updates and other developments that highlight the rise of corporate influence among physicians. 1. Only […]
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How ‘Medicare neglect’ threatens surgical care: Viewpoint
In a June 10 Medscape article, Shawn Martin and Patricia Turner, MD, detail how the current Medicare physician payment system adversely affects both physicians and the patients they serve. The authors argue that while short-term boosts to reimbursement are being proposed, these changes fall far short of the systemic overhaul needed. Here are five takeaways […]
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What this GI CEO would change about healthcare
Michael Warne, CEO of Associated Gastroenterologists of Central New York in Camillus, joined Becker’s to discuss changes he would like to see implemented in healthcare. Editor’s note: this response was lightly edited for clarity and length. Michael Warne: I would like to see the government investing into low income communities to open up more opportunities […]
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Florida physician practice relocates
Cape Coral, Fla.-based Florida Oncology and Hematology has relocated its Goodlette, Fla., clinic to a larger facility in Naples, Fla., The Manila Times reported June 11.
The new clinic includes additional exam rooms, an infusion room, in-hous…
