Nearly 6,000 hospitals used temporary physicians to staff their facilities, according to a July report by Definitive Healthcare.
Category: ASC News
Are ASCs a good investment?
For doctors and specialists, acquiring an ASC can offer many benefits both for patient care and for financial gain.
4 new joint venture ASCs and deals
Becker’s has reported on four joint-venture ASC deals in the last 30 days, including 22 now owned by Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International and a urology physician group.
Top 10 physician groups by number of physicians
With nearly 12,000 members, Southern California Permanente Medical Group is the physician group with the most physicians, according to a July report by Definitive Healthcare.
Why physicians are turning away from private practice
Physicians are flocking to employed models over private practice, a trend that’s picked up momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic, JDSupra reported January 11.
9 physician fraud cases in 5 weeks
Here are nine physician fraud cases Becker’s has reported on since June 2:
Court revives surgeon’s antitrust suit against IU Health
An appellate court on July 8 revived an antitrust lawsuit against IU Health that alleges the Indianapolis-based health system engaged in anti-competitive behavior that decreased standards of care in the region.
Iowa board can sanction physician who gave up license in another state
A judge has upheld the Iowa Board of Medicine’s right to sanction Dennis Colby, MD, who surrendered his Minnesota license amid a substandard care investigation, Iowa Capital Dispatch reported July 11.
Cigna in headlines: 9 updates in 60 days
Nine Cigna updates over the last 60 days:
New York physician convicted of healthcare fraud
A New York City-based physician was convicted of billing Medicare and Medicaid for procedures that were not performed, the U.S. Justice Department said July 8.
