Here are four Medicare fraud cases reported by Becker’s since Aug. 1:
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U of Washington to get $21M for cancer surgery innovation
Earlier in August, the Biden administration announced that the Seattle-based University of Washington would receive $21.1 million as part of President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot.
The latest on Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente has made several moves in recent months, whether that be expansions, policy adjustments or technology implementations, and shows no signs of slowing down.
Chevron ruling could disrupt Medicare audits
Medicare audit hearings could be in flux after the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron deference, according to an Aug. 21 report from VMG Health.
The states with the most surgeons per capita
While New York has the highest number of practicing surgeons according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, South Dakota has the most practicing surgeons per capita.
5 groups facing federal scrutiny for overcompensating physiciansÂ
Stark law prohibits a hospital from billing Medicare for services referred by a physician with whom the hospital has an improper compensation relationship.
Physician pay increases in 4 specialties
Physician pay went up across specialties in 2023, according to the 2024 “Physician Report” from Medical Economics.
Physicians see increase in malpractice premiums
Malpractice premiums spiked in 2023, according to Medical Economics’ 2024 Physician Report.
UW gets $21M for imaging, AI investments to improve cancer surgery
Earlier in August, the Biden administration announced that the Seattle-based University of Washington would receive $21.1 million from President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot.
What ASCs should know about Kamala Harris' economic proposals
On Aug. 16, Vice President Kamala Harris presented an economic platform for her first 100 days in office should she be elected president.
