A physician in Powell, Ohio, has agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve False Claims allegations that he submitted fraudulent Medicare claims.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
Inside Gastro Health's bold growth blueprint
Miami-based Gastro Health is setting a bold new course in GI care, driven by physician engagement and growth strategies.
The most in-demand healthcare job, by state
As the population in the U.S. continues to grow and age, so does the demand for healthcare providers.
Opioid-sparing anesthesia improves cardiac surgery outcomes: 5 things to know
A study published Feb. 22 in Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications found that opioid-sparing anesthesia cut down on opioid-related adverse events in cardiac surgery and may also improve post-procedure recovery.
Prolonged anesthesia exposure linked to cognitive decline: Study
A study published Feb. 18 in the European Journal of Anaesthesiology found that increased exposure to anesthesia was associated with long-term decline in various aspects of cognitive decline, Medscape reported Feb. 24.
Physicians and cash-based payment: 5 things to know
As reimbursement challenges and administrative burdens continue to squeeze physicians, some have embraced cash-only or direct primary care models.
Missouri cardiologist dies at 90
Missouri cardiologist Lenard Politte, MD, died on Feb. 20 at 90, according to a Feb. 23 report from the Columbia Missourian.
10 trends defining hospital consolidation
Hospital consolidation continues to reshape the nation’s healthcare landscape, with mergers and acquisitions becoming a dominant strategy for health systems seeking financial stability, operational efficiency and expanded patient access.
California assemblyman offers bills to clarify CRNA role
California Assemblyman Heath Flora has introduced two pieces of legislation that aim to clarify rules and regulations around CRNAs in the state, according to a Feb. 22 report from Fox 5.
Ballad Health's stabilizing physician practice model
Johnson, Tenn.-based Ballad Health seeks to provide relief for physician practices struggling to stay afloat in challenging economic environments, especially in rural areas.
