Category: ASC News

Gulfcoast Eye Care COO saves woman, dog from burning home

The COO of St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Gulfcoast Eye Care rescued an 86-year-old woman and her dog from a home fire, Spectrum News reported Aug. 28. 

UF Health patients at risk of coverage loss in payer fight

Patients with the University of Florida Health system covered under UnitedHealthcare could lose coverage beginning Sept. 1, The Independent Florida Alligator reported Aug. 28. 

2 medical office building owners clash in court

Companies that own two medical office buildings in Hamburg, N.Y., are clashing in court over alleged mismanagement, according to an Aug. 29 report from Buffalo Business First.

California physician sentenced for $2.8M fraud scheme

A California physician was sentenced to 37 months for his role in a $2.8 million fraud scheme. 

McLaren Health restores network following cyberattack

Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care has restored its network after a cyberattack earlier in August. 

How independent ASCs offer a 'stark difference'

Becker’s connected with Anthony DeLuise Jr., MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Ortho Rhode Island in Providence, to find out what makes ASCs stand out compared to their hospital outpatient department counterparts.

Site neutrality could save $471B over 10 years

ASC leaders and physicians remain frustrated with Medicare and private payers over disparities in reimbursements between their facilities and hospital outpatient departments. 

Who's leasing shuttered Walmart Health clinics?

Walmart said in April that it was shuttering all 51 of its clinics along with its telehealth business, citing financial issues.

25 colleges with the highest financial payoff

Forbes recently released its list of the 500 top colleges in America for 2024, with 25 universities being named top facilities for the best return on investment. 

Oklahoma physician settles prescription fraud claims

Tuan Nguyen, MD, a physician in Oklahoma City, agreed to pay $165,000 to settle civil penalty claims that he issued invalid prescriptions for Schedule III controlled substances.