The American Gastroenterological Association has elected Richard Peek, MD, as vice president.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
3 cardiology breakthroughs in 1 month
There have been several notable “firsts” and other technological developments in cardiology over the last month, as reported by Becker’s:
What's holding back technological innovation for physicians?
Many ASC leaders see the implementation of developing technologies — such as robotic surgeries and AI-assisted platforms — as a key element of ASC growth over the next five years.
Lehigh Valley cardiologists perform 1st US procedure with 3DStent software
Shailendra Singh, MD, performed the first procedure in the U.S. using GE Healthcare’s 3DStent software.
Patient infections, complications arise in wake of shuttered Iowa ASC
Patients of an Ames, Iowa, ASC that abruptly shuttered in February said they are facing infections and other post-procedure complications, the Ames Tribune reported March 7.
Utah passes malpractice legislation, includes protections for physicians
Here are five things to know about the legislation:
What's new with Kaiser Permanente?
From layoffs to leadership moves, here are five updates from Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente from the last month:
3 physicians, healthcare groups to pay $1.9M for kickback allegations
Three physicians and several healthcare entities agreed to pay $1.9 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act through kickback schemes tied to lab testing referrals, according to a March 6 new release from the Justice De…
Louisiana physician, wife to pay $450K for neurostimulator fraud scheme
Henry Goolsby, MD, his wife, Patricia Lenae Goolsby, and their clinic, Infinite Health Integrative Medical Center, agreed to pay $450,000 to settle allegations of improper Medicare billing.
California GI group faces wrongful termination, retaliation lawsuit
Yen Luu, the former billing manager at San Jose (Calif.) Gastroenterology, filed a complaint against the GI group for harassment, unlawful retaliation, wrongful termination and other employment-related claims, according to court documents reviewed by …
