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Physicians balk at Optum’s loan repayment demands following Change hack
In the wake of the Change Healthcare cyberattack, the American Medical Association is calling on Optum to adopt a more flexible approach to loan repayment for affected physicians. Here are five things to know: 1. On April 11, AMA CEO and Executive Vice President James Madara, MD, formally addressed Optum Insight CEO Roger Connor in […]
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Anesthesiologist on probation for drug use on the job may lose license
An anesthesiologist currently on probation for drug use at work is facing potential license revocation, ABC Team 10 reported April 11. What happened? What’s next?
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Physician incentive agreements hit $50K
Physicians’ average bonus was $50,000 per year and 63% reported receiving incentive bonuses, according to Medscape’s Physician Compensation Report 2025. Medscape surveyed 7,322 physicians in 29 specialties from Oct. 3, 2024 to Jan. 15, 2025. The breakdown of factors affecting incentive bonuses include:
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Ohio physician pleads guilty to $14.5M fraud scheme
A North Ridgeville, Ohio-based physician has pleaded guilty to his role in a $14.5 million Medicare scheme, according to an April 11 news release from the Justice Department. What happened? What’s next?
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Tenet’s highest-paid executives in 2024
The CEO of Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC giant United Surgical Partners International, received a 33% jump in total compensation in 2024, according to an April 11 proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Here are the five top-paid executives from Dallas-based Tenet: Saum Sutaria, MD. CEO: $24,661,553 total 2024 compensation Salary: […]
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Tennessee physician sentenced for $41M fraud scheme
An Ashland City, Tenn.-based physician was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a $41 million healthcare fraud scheme, according to an April 14 news release from the Justice Department. What happened?
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Cardinal Health’s acquisition of GI Alliance: What is means for the industry
In November, Cardinal Health acquired a majority stake in GI Alliance for $2.8 billion, one of the largest transactions in the gastroenterology space in recent years. Here are five key takeaways from the deal: 1. The acquisition reflects a growing trend of pharmaceutical-focused healthcare companies entering the physician practice space, according to a blog post […]
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What’s missing in conversations about the anesthesia conundrum
As ASCs confront an escalating shortage of anesthesia providers, many leaders feel the conversation has too often fixated on surface-level symptoms — labor costs, physician vacancies and training bottlenecks — while overlooking deeper, structural contributors to the crisis. Eleven anesthesia leaders joined Becker’s to shed light on what’s missing in today’s discourse. Question: What’s missing […]
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The anesthesia trends leaders are sick of hearing about
From the buzz around artificial intelligence to the persistent squeeze on reimbursement, eight leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the trends they’re tired of hearing about. Question: What’s one anesthesia trend you’re sick of hearing about? Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. George Anatsein, MD. Director of Anesthesiology at White Plains […]
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CMS drops 5 payment rules: 10 things ASCs need to know
CMS recently proposed a series of payment updates across multiple care settings for fiscal year 2026. ASCs are impacted directly, but the changes could affect care delivery dynamics. Here are 10 things to know: 1. CMS proposed a 2.4% payment increase for inpatient hospitals, translating to a $4 billion funding surge. The proposed 2.4% pay […]
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