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Category: ASC News
Cigna in the headlines: 8 recent updates
A new executive vice president and seven more Cigna updates since July 27:
5 practices that have added new technology in the last 30 days
From robotic procedures in Boston to stent implants in Louisiana, here are five practices that have added new technology in the last 30 days.
Physicians urge CMS to boost 2023 conversion factor, expand certain telehealth services
The Medical Group Management Association, on Sept. 6 submitted comments to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the 2023 physician fee schedule proposed rule.
12 ways for physicians to improve telehealth presence
Telehealth encounters increased substantially during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many physicians keeping telehealth options due to their ease and affordability.
Texas PA arrested for practicing with a suspended license
A Brownsville, Texas-based physician assistant has been charged for defrauding Medicaid by working with a suspended medical license, the U.S. Justice Department said Sept. 6.
New Mexico PA surrenders 2nd state license following sexual misconduct allegations
A Roswell, N.M.-based physician assistant has surrendered his Iowa license following numerous accusations of sexual misconduct, Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Sept. 5.
10 ‘red flags’ in job postings
According to a Sept. 1 report from CNBC, job seekers find job listings very influential when determining where to work.
9 fast facts on CVS Health acquisitions
CVS Health recently closed a deal to purchase Signify Health for $8 billion, adding to its 17 acquisition total.
3 recent ASC acquisitions
Two acquisitions from HCA Healthcare and one more ASC acquisition Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 18:
