Category: Becker’s ASC Review

What cardiology procedures are moving to the ASC setting 

As cardiology increasingly shifts toward outpatient care, procedures once reserved for hospital catheterization labs are carving out space in ASCs.  Vance Chunn, CEO of Mobile, Ala.-based Cardiology Associates, joined Becker’s to discuss the diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures that are already migrating and the complexities preventing others from making the leap. Editor’s note: This response […]

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ASCs and colonoscopies: 3 notes

Here are three notes on the relationship between ASCs and colonoscopies in 2025: 1. Gastrointestinal procedures make up a huge share of the most commonly billed services at ASCs, according to a March 13 MedPAC report. Of the 20 most commonly billed ASC services, eight are GI procedures involving colonoscopies, CRC screenings or endoscopies. Combined, […]

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Appeals court stops fired physician from reviving fraud suit against former employers

A federal appeals court has ruled that a fired physician cannot resurrect his False Claims Act lawsuit accusing his former employer — Baptist Health Montgomery, Prattville Baptist and Team Health — of billing the government for overprescribed opioids, according to court documents accessed by Becker’s.  What happened?

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82% of physicians fear consequences for seeking mental health treatment 

Eighty-two percent of physicians say fear of professional consequences keeps them from seeking mental health treatment, according to a new survey from Sermo, a healthcare provider engagement platform. “As physicians, we are our best advocates and we need to protect ourselves from ourselves because when there’s work to do, we’re going to do it,” Zachary […]

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Inside AdventHealth’s East Florida ASC strategy

As the healthcare landscape continues its shift toward outpatient care, ASCs have become a cornerstone of growth for many health systems.  AdventHealth is no exception. In East Florida, one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, the system is investing heavily in ASC development to meet rising demand, support physician partners and deliver care in […]

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American Gastroenterological Association establishes celiac partnership

The American Gastroenterological Association has partnered with nonprofit Beyond Celiac to establish a research grant.  The $40,000 grant will create the AGA-Beyond Celiac Pilot Research Award in Celiac Disease, according to an April 1 press release sent to Becker’s.  It will be funded by Beyond Celiac to support scientists researching celiac and gluten-related disorders.  The […]

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Los Angeles physician group to pay $2.4M for role in false claims allegations

Renaissance Imaging Medical Associates, a Los Angeles-based radiology group, has agreed to pay $2.35 million to settle its alleged involvement in a false claims lawsuit totaling more than $62 million.  According to a March 26 news release from the U.S. Department of Justice, RIMA allegedly conspired with Seoul Medical Group, also based in Los Angeles, […]

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Bipartisan bill would require physician involvement in prior authorization judgements

Rep. Mark Green, MD, a Republican from Tennessee, reintroduced a bill to Congress that would reform prior authorization requirements, The Hill reported March 27. “As a survivor of both colon and thyroid cancer, I know how critical it is to start treatment as soon as possible,” Dr. Green told the news outlet. “Prior authorization can […]

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Steindler Orthopedics, Physicians’ Anesthesia Care of Iowa City partner at new ASC

Iowa City, Iowa-based Steindler Orthopedics has partnered with Physicians’ Anesthesia Care of Iowa City at its new ASC, according to a March 31 report from the Corridor Business Journal.  The anesthesia group will provide services at the newly opened facility in North Liberty, Iowa.  The partnership will be a continuation of an existing relationship between […]

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American College of Cardiology names president

Christopher Kramer, MD, has been named president of the American College of Cardiology.  Having assumed the role at the end of March, he now leads the cardiovascular organization, which currently has nearly 60,000 members, according to a March 31 press release.  Dr. Kramer serves as chief of the cardiovascular division at Charlottesville-based University of Virginia […]

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