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Physician practice closes after cyberattack, sells property to health system
Pinehurst (N.C.) Radiology Associates, which shuttered following a cyberattack earlier this year, has sold its property to its longtime partner FirstHealth of the Carolinas for $5.75 million, according to a June 2 report from The Pilot The parcel, located in Pinehurst Medical Plaza, was purchased by the health system, though the sale did not include […]
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Physicians see pay jump: 5 survey notes
Physician pay jumped 4.9% in the last year, according to AMGA’s 2025 Medical Group Compensation and Productivity Survey. The organization gathered data from more than 184,000 providers in 500 medical groups. Here are five notes to know: 1. Medical specialists experienced a 4% increase in average compensation year over year, closely followed by surgical specialists […]
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4 hospitals shutter services in June
Here are four hospitals who have shuttered services in June 1. Columbus (Ind.) Regional Health Columbus Regional Health is planning a phased closure of several key services, including its inpatient rehabilitation unit and the CRH Orthopedics and Sports Medicine outpatient clinic. These changes, which will unfold over the coming months, will impact approximately 50 employees. […]
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Why anesthesia must evolve to thrive in ASCs
As the volume of outpatient procedures continues to rise, anesthesia providers are increasingly practicing in ASCs, environments that demand a different mindset than traditional hospital settings. In hospitals, anesthesia providers often operate in controlled environments with longer procedural timelines and less emphasis on direct patient satisfaction. In contrast, outpatient settings cater to patients who have […]
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Anchor Medical officially closes, leaving 25K patients without a physician
Providence, R.I.-based Anchor Medical Associates officially closed all three of its offices on June 30, leaving approximately 25,000 patients without a primary care provider, CBS affiliate WPRI reported. The closure, announced in April, was attributed to a worsening physician shortage and the group’s inability to recruit replacements for retiring physicians. Rising operational costs and declining […]
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Physicians among 96 medical providers charged in $14B fraud crackdown
In what the federal government called the “largest Justice Department healthcare fraud takedown in history,” 324 individuals — including 96 medical providers — have been arrested in connection with schemes that amount to $14.6 billion in fraud, according to a June 30 news release from the department. The investigations span billing fraud, kickbacks, opioid diversion, […]
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New York gastroenterologist pleads guilty to abusing patients
Zhi Cheng, MD, a gastroenterologist, has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing seven women, including three patients under his care at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens hospital, ABC News reported June 30. What happened? “As caregivers, we are responsible for the safety and well-being of our patients – it is a sacred trust. The crimes committed by this individual […]
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What’s replacing physician-owned ASCs?
Historically dominated by physician owners, ASCs are now seeing rising involvement from hospitals, private equity firms and even payers. Shobhit Minhas, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Fox Valley Orthopedics in Algonquin, Ill., joined Becker’s to discuss the decline of 100% physician-owned ASCs. Question: How have ASC ownership models evolved in recent years, and what shifts do […]
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What’s going on with prior authorization?
Across the healthcare landscape, prior authorization is undergoing significant changes aimed at reducing administrative burden and expediting care delivery. Here are three major updates to know: 1. Nearly 50 health insurers, representing commercial, Medicare Advantage and managed Medicaid plans covering 257 million Americans, have committed to simplifying and standardizing the process. Participating payers have pledged […]
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Who’s driving physician consolidation?
From sprawling hospital systems to the growing influence of private equity, the physician landscape is shifting rapidly. Here are the top five players driving change — and controversy — in physician consolidation. 1. Health systems and employment models Large, integrated hospital systems remain a dominant force in physician consolidation, and not always to the benefit […]
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