President-elect Donald Trump has chosen two prominent men to lead health-related affairs in his administration, Mehmet Oz, MD, and Robert Kennedy, Jr.
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Connecticut judge nixes appeal for new ASC
A judge in Connecticut dismissed a 2021 appeal by Day Kimball Healthcare against the state and Hartford HealthCare over approval of a Plainfield, Conn.-based ASC, according to a Dec. 31 report from Hartford Business Journal.
Virginia physician pays $625K to settle false claims allegations
Scott Saffold, MD, and his practice will pay $625,000 to resolve allegations that he and his medical practice falsely billed government healthcare programs.
5 anesthesia groups changing the industry
Here are five anesthesia groups bringing innovative practices and business strategies to the industry:
2025's richest physician billionaires
Ten physicians currently hold a spot on Forbes’ live net worth tracker, updated on Jan. 1 for 2025.
Virginia physician convicted on 400+ drug distribution counts
Joel Smithers, MD, a physician in Abingdon, Va., was convicted of 467 federal counts of drug distribution.
Massachusetts governor reviews healthcare PE bill
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is again eyeing legislation that would increase oversight of private equity activity in healthcare, Mass Live reported Jan. 2.
Lehigh Valley Health Network adds Pennsylvania GI practice
Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network and Lehigh Valley Physician Group have added local physician group Eastern Pennsylvania Gastroenterology and Liver Specialists to their network.
CoxHealth proposes pediatric outpatient center
Springfield, Mo.-based CoxHealth took the first steps toward building a pediatric outpatient center, the Springfield Daily Citizen reported Jan. 2.
Judges uphold $7M negligence award against Alteon Health, physician
After almost four years of legal back-and-forth, three Ohio judges have upheld a unanimous $7 million verdict from October 2023 against Germantown, Md.-based Alteon Health and Patrick Bovino, DO, WFMJ 21 reported Jan. 2.
