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Physicians warn of marijuana, anesthesia complications: 5 things to know
As marijuana use becomes more commonplace, physicians are growing concerned about how it can lead to complications during surgery, WZZM 13 reported April 17. Here are five things to know from the report: 1. Because marijuana is metabolized by the same enzymes that process many anesthesia drugs, physicians may need to use higher doses of […]
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What’s helping, hurting ASCs in 2025
Here are several factors that are either supporting or hampering growth for ASCs in 2025: Harmful factors: 1. Stagnating reimbursement rates Reimbursement rates have not kept pace with inflation and rising operational costs, putting financial pressure on ASCs. While CMS slightly increased ASC reimbursement rates for 2024, many leaders argue that the boost is insufficient […]
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The state of CON laws in 2025
Here are three things for ASC leaders and physicians to know about the current certificate-of-need landscape: 1. North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia have each made changes to their CON laws in the last year. Tennessee will repeal its CON laws by 2025, while North Carolina advanced a more staggered approach, repealing CON requirements for ASCs […]
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Indiana’s physician noncompete bill gains steam
A bipartisan bill in the Indiana state legislature banning noncompete agreements for physicians is moving toward being passed into law, according to TheStatehouseFile.com. Here are five things to know about the bill: 1. The bill eliminates the legal use of noncompete agreements for physicians, if the noncompete interferes with the treatment of a patient. 2. […]
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Physician convicted on opioid, fraud charges
A federal jury on April 15 convicted a physician for his participation in conspiracies to commit healthcare fraud, wire fraud and unlawful distribution of controlled substances. Neil Anand, MD, of Bensalem, Pa., conspired to submit false claims to Medicare and commercial health plans in exchange for so-called “Goody Bags” of medically unnecessary prescription medications, according […]
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Patient privacy amid the rise of AI: 5 notes
While healthcare data breaches fell slightly in 2024 compared to 2023, the number of individuals affected by data breaches sky-rocketed, driven by the February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare that compromised the data of approximately 190 million people. As technology like AI and EHR systems develop at a rapid pace, many are wondering how […]
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Where is healthcare tech headed under Trump?
Amid a flurry of federal policies related to healthcare in recent months, here are five notes on where healthcare technology is headed under the Trump administration: 1. CMS administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, recently promoted the use of AI avatars during his first all-staff CMS meeting, according to an April 9 report by Wired magazine. Sources […]
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Anesthesia group, anesthesiologist to pay $8M in wrongful death suit
A jury in Baltimore has awarded more than $8 million to the family of a man who died following a routine endoscopy procedure. According to an April 16 news release by Washington-based Nace Law Group, the 43-year-old patient underwent twilight sedation for a routine endoscopy for a bariatric surgery clearance. The patient’s oxygen saturation, respiration […]
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Physician-owned clinic sues UnitedHealth Group over emergency collections
Eden-Prairie, Minn.-based Dillman Clinic & Lab and another small health care provider in the state have filed for a preliminary injunction in federal court against UnitedHealth Group over the healthcare giant’s emergency loan repayment demands, The Minnesota Star Tribune reported April 16. UnitedHealth Group provided $9 billion in interest-free loans to healthcare providers impacted by […]
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Physician-owned clinic sues UnitedHealth Group over emergency collections
Eden-Prairie, Minn.-based Dillman Clinic & Lab and another small health care provider in the state have filed for a preliminary injunction in federal court against UnitedHealth Group over the healthcare giant’s emergency loan repayment demands, The Minnesota Star Tribune reported April 16. UnitedHealth Group provided $9 billion in interest-free loans to healthcare providers impacted by […]
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