Patsy Newitt

While many ASCs rely on analytics platforms embedded in their EMRs or materials management systems, Germantown, Md.-based Capital Surgical Solutions decided to take a different route: building a custom analytics tool from scratch. Benjamin Stein, MD, an independent orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of Capital Surgical Solutions, told Becker’s the decision stemmed from a widespread issue […]

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A  wave of medical malpractice reform is reshaping legislation across the country, with four states recently updating their laws, Best Lawyers reported May 19.  According to the report, these reforms reflect a broader trend of tort reform focused on tightening procedural rules, reducing economic exposure for providers and modifying litigation frameworks without necessarily imposing direct […]

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In the past year, ASCs across the country have seen a notable acceleration in payer changes — from tighter reimbursement models and rising costs to an industrywide push toward bundled payments and value-based care.  The more than 28 leaders featured below are speaking at Becker’s 31th Annual: The Business and Operations of ASCs, Oct. 16-18, […]

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Becker’s has reported on two physicians groups who have faced allegations they have violated Stark law in the last week. Here’s what you need to know: Florida eye care group pays $615K for Stark law and kickback violations involving diagnostic referrals  Gulfcoast Eye Care, operating as Pinellas (Fla.) Eye Care, agreed to a $615,000 settlement […]

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