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The biggest malpractice verdicts in 2025
There have been at least 14 major medical malpractice verdicts in 2025 so far, according to a June 20 blog post from legal services company Expert Institute. Here are the biggest verdicts so far this year: 1. Georgia ($70M – Vasopressin overdose) Jessica Powell underwent bilateral above-the-knee amputations after three physicians administered excessive Vasopressin during […]
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Surgery Partners says no to Bain — here’s the bigger picture
On June 17, Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners, one of the country’s largest ASC operators, rejected a buyout bid from Bain Capital, its largest shareholder, choosing to remain independent. Bain Capital, which already owns 39% of Surgery Partners, submitted a bid reportedly valuing the company at $3.2 billion. But the company’s independent board rebuffed the offer, […]
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Missouri physician sentenced to 5 years, to pay $2.8M for Medicare fraud
A Chesterfield, Mo.-based physician has been sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay $2.87 million in restitution for his role in a healthcare fraud scheme, the Justice Department announced in a June 20 news release. What happened?
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Florida physician groups pay $810K to settle false claims allegations
Two Florida physician groups and two physicians have agreed to pay $810,301 to settle allegations that they violated the False Claims Act, the Justice Department said in a June 20 news release. What happened?
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Nearly 50 insurers commit to ease prior authorizations
Nearly 50 major insurers have announced a sweeping set of voluntary commitments aimed at simplifying prior authorization processes across commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care plans, potentially affecting 257 million Americans. Here’s what ASCs need to know: 1. Participating insurers are working toward a standardized electronic prior authorization system with a target of 80% […]
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What Ascension’s 250 ASC, $3.9B power play means for the industry
In a defining move for the ASC landscape, St. Louis-based Ascension has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AmSurg, a major ASC operator with 250 locations across the country. The transaction will expand Ascension’s ASC footprint from 58 to more than 300 centers in 34 states — a fivefold leap that places it in direct […]
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ASC speaker spotlight: Sapna Thomas, MD. Medical Director at North Ridgeville Endoscopy. Gastroenterologist at North Ridgeville Health Center University Hospitals
Sapna Thomas, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and medical director of North Ridgeville Endoscopy, part of University Hospitals. She also serves as medical director for the West Region of the UH Digestive Health Institute, where she has spent her entire post-residency career advancing access, continuity and quality in GI care. Dr. Thomas believes that leadership […]
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Physician consolidation’s biggest disruptors
From hospital systems to private equity, eight healthcare leaders joined Becker’s to discuss who they believe is the most disruptive force in physician consolidation today. Editor’s note: These responses were edited lightly for clarity or brevity. Question: Who’s the most disruptive player in physician consolidation today? Frank DiMaio, MD. Chairman of Musculoskeletal Service Line at […]
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The investments physicians can’t afford to miss
From real estate and retirement plans to AI and ASCs, 14 physician leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the one investment they believe their peers can’t afford to miss right now. Editor’s note: These responses were edited lightly for clarity or brevity. Question: What’s one smart investment more physicians should be making right now? Frank DiMaio, MD. […]
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HOPDs vs. ASCs: 10 notes
From cost differentials to regulatory constraints and payment inequities, here are 10 key notes capturing the state of HOPDs vs. ASCs in 2025. 1. A Blue Health Intelligence analysis revealed procedures performed in HOPDs can cost up to 58% more than in ASCs or physician offices. For example, colonoscopies cost 32% more in hospital settings […]
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