Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Company pays $700K for allegedly urging colorectal surgeons to violate the False Claims Act

Natick, Mass.-based medical device company THD America and its parent company will pay $700,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. 

$8M ASC to open in Alabama

An $8 million ASC is coming to Vestavia Hills, Ala., according to a Sept. 8 report from the Birmingham Business Journal.

Florida man pleads guilty for multimillion-dollar healthcare fraud, kickback scheme

A man in Miami Beach, Fla., pleaded guilty to his role in a $4.2 million durable medical equipment fraud scheme. 

42K-square-foot medical office built in Las Vegas

A 42,000-square-foot medical office building has been completed in Las Vegas, according to a Sept. 9 report from REBusiness Online.

Geisinger Gastroenterology/Endoscopy earns AAAHC accreditation

Geisinger Gastroenterology/Endoscopy-Montoursville (Pa.) has been accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, according to a Sept. 7 report from the Williamsport Sun-Gazette.

Wildfire smoke could harm patients under anesthesia

Wildfires are occurring more frequently, sparking concern among anesthesiologists.

Baxter Health welcomes new anesthesiologist

Deerfield, Ill.-based Baxter Health is expanding their anesthesiology coverage with the hiring of Rosa Lopez-Rincon, MD, reported KTLO.com Sept. 9.

4 notable Tenet moves for ASC leaders to know

Here are four notable Tenet updates Becker’s has reported on since July 25:

5 Optum updates for ASC leaders to know

From layoffs to new acquisitions, here are five notable Optum updates for ASC leaders to know: 

Baptist Health-Fort Smith to close outpatient surgery center

Baptist Health-Fort Smith plans to close its outpatient surgery center in Fort Smith, Ark., Talk Business & Politics reported Sept. 6.