Category: ASC News

Joel Cleary, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Grangeville, Idaho-based Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, joined Becker’s to discuss the biggest threats to physicians and reimbursement issues. 

A former advanced practice nurse has pleaded guilty to unlawfully distributing controlled substances and healthcare fraud, the Justice Department reported May 9.

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association will offer two classes of its ASC Administrator Development Program — as a hybrid and virtual option, according to the organization’s website. 

Here are four Cigna updates reported by Becker’s since Feb. 20:

CNBC has released its 11th annual “Disruptor 50” list, honoring private companies chasing major opportunities and growing despite market challenges. At least 35 of the honorees are valued at over $1 billion. 

Revenue cycle management services company Savista is expanding into the ASC market, according to a May 9 press release sent to Becker’s. 

National Surgical Center Stockton (Calif.) has begun offering HFX, high-frequency spinal cord stimulation procedures for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy. 

Healthcare is constantly evolving, and technology is at the forefront of driving those changes.

From declining reimbursements to burnout, physician leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the biggest threats to physicians. 

Rajesh Patel, MD, a physician working at a Decatur, Ga., Veterans Affairs hospital, was indicted for sexually assaulting four female patients, the Justice Department said May 4.