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Washington D.C. physician sentenced to 18 years for ‘pill mill’
A Washington, D.C., physician has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for illegally prescribing narcotics in exchange for cash, the Justice Department said in a June 26 news release. What happened?
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The battle for ASC ownership
ASC ownership has undergone dramatic changes in recent years, shifting from predominantly physician-owned models to increasingly complex arrangements involving hospitals, private equity and corporate stakeholders. Six ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the evolution of ASC ownership models. Question: How have ASC ownership models evolved in recent years, and what shifts do you anticipate in […]
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The evolution of anesthesia in ASCs
As the outpatient surgery landscape rapidly expands, anesthesia practices are undergoing a pivotal transformation. Ten anesthesia leaders joined Becker’s to discuss how their roles are shifting to meet the demands of increasingly complex procedures, rising patient acuity, and evolving financial and technological pressures in ASCs. Question: How do you see the role of anesthesia evolving […]
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9 anesthesiologist lawsuits in 2025
Here are nine anesthesiologist lawsuits that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 1: 1. A Florida physician has been charged with felony possession of fentanyl after allegedly extracting it from a patient’s IV line at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce. Sasha Grek, MD, an anesthesiologist, allegedly used a syringe to extract liquid fentanyl […]
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Michigan physician sentenced to 4 years for $6.3M fraud scheme
A Bloomfield, Mich.-based physician was sentenced to four years in prison for a $6.3 million Medicare fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary orthotic braces, the Justice Department said in a June 26 news release. What happened?
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4 physician fraud cases in 15 days
Here are four physician fraud cases Becker’s has reported on since June 17: 1. Columbus, Ohio-based Robert Florea, MD, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for a $1.5 million Medicaid fraud scheme. Dr. Florea fraudulently billed the Ohio Department of Medicaid for over 5,100 pieces of medical equipment, primarily braces for joints and back […]
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The Stark law recruitment exception, explained
Under the Stark law’s recruitment exception, hospitals are permitted to offer certain financial incentives to medical practices to help them bring physicians into their communities, without violating anti-kickback rules, according to a recent blog post from Chelle Law. Here are 10 things to know about recruitment agreements, according to the post. 1. These contracts allow […]
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3 hospital sales in 15 days
Here are three hospital sales Becker’s has reported on since June 11: 1. On June 18, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost gave conditional approval for venture capital firm General Catalyst to acquire Akron-based Summa Health. The move follows a $485 million definitive agreement reached in November, under which Summa would join Health Assurance Transformation Corp., […]
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ASC speaker spotlight: Leopoldo Rodriguez, MD. Attending Anesthesiologist at the Medical University of South Carolina
Leopoldo V. Rodriguez, MD, is an attending anesthesiologist and perioperative medicine consultant at the Medical University of South Carolina’s Lancaster Medical Center, with more than 20 years of experience shaping ambulatory anesthesia programs across the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Rodriguez’s leadership philosophy centers on aligning clinical excellence with system performance. “If we don’t measure what […]
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The states reshaping CRNA practice rules
Certified registered nurse anesthetist practice laws are shifting across the U.S. as several states take legislative or regulatory action. Since June 2024, six states have introduced or enacted changes to how CRNAs can practice: 1. In May, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed legislation allowing CRNAs to administer anesthesia in cooperation with — rather than […]
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