As the pay disparity between hospital outpatient departments and ASCs continues to grow, some leaders are concerned about how the chasm is driving patients to hospitals.
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10 gastroenterologists in the headlines
Here are 10 gastroenterologists who have made headlines since July 31:
Siemens AI-powered ultrasound receives FDA clearance
Healthcare tech company Siemens Healthineers received FDA clearance for its Acuson Origin, a dedicated cardiovascular ultrasound system powered by artificial intelligence features.
Fed's whistleblower program targets private payer fraud
The Justice Department’s new pilot program, which rewards whistleblowers who provide evidence of corporate misconduct, could lead to an uptick of whistleblower activity related to private payer fraud, The National Law Review reported Aug. 15
How much physicians earn in the 10 best states to practice medicine
Physicians earned an average salary of $288,500 in Wisconsin, the best state for physicians to practice in 2024.
ASC developments in the Midwest: 7 updates in 1 month
Here are seven ASC development and activity updates taking place in the Midwest that Becker’s has reported on since July 17, including openings, approvals and proposals:
ASC developments in the Midwest: 7 updates in 1 month
Here are seven ASC development and activity updates taking place in the Midwest that Becker’s has reported on since July 17, including openings, approvals and proposals:
Parkview Health opens $11M Indiana ASC
Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Parkview Health has broken ground on an ASC in Warsaw, Ind., inside of a facility that will house Parkview Kosciusko SurgeryONE, Ortho NorthEast clinic and Parkview Physicians Group — Primary Care clinic, according to an Aug. 20 …
Jury awards $25M to family of patient who died, clears gastroenterologist
A jury in Portland, Ore., has awarded over $24.6 million to the family of a patient who died during a colonoscopy in 2018, reported Law360 Aug. 19.
Where Optum is laying off employees
Optum has shuttered several clinics and terminated its telehealth business in 2024.
