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Category: ASC News
From Google to Apple: What 3 major tech companies are doing in healthcare
From major retailers, including Walmart and Best Buy, to major tech companies, such as Google and Apple, several nontraditional companies are quickly diving into the healthcare space.
The specialties that would give up pay for work/life balance
At least half of physicians working in 17 prominent health specialties are willing to give up a portion of their salary for a better work-life balance, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Lifestyle and Happiness Reports,” published in March.
Stark law lawsuits continue to plague hospitals
Hospitals and health systems faced big Stark law penalties in 2023.
NewYork-Presbyterian hospital to pay $17.3M to settle fraud claims
NewYork-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Medical Methodist Hospital agreed to pay $17.3 million to resolve allegations that it paid unlawful kickbacks to physicians.
Father, son sentenced for $46M Medicare fraud scheme
A father and son have been sentenced to 65 months and 12 months, respectively, for fraudulently receiving $21 million in Medicare payments.
Biden's $7.3 trillion budget: Key notes for ASCs
The White House released its proposed $7.3 trillion budget for fiscal year 2025, which included several healthcare investments.
What's next for physician payments?
Medicare’s pay for physicians decreased 3.4% in 2024 after dropping 2% in 2023, and while a new spending package offers some relief, physicians say it’s not enough.
Physician to pay $95K to resolve fraud allegations
A physician in Philadelphia will pay $95,000 to resolve allegations he ordered medically unnecessary genetic testing for Medicare beneficiaries.
New York ASC to expand facility
The Retinal Ambulatory Surgery Center of New York in New York City will expand its facility with the addition of two new operating rooms.
