Certificate-of-need laws, which regulate the development of healthcare facilities, have been the subject of controversy in some states where healthcare leaders and legislators view them as stifling competition in the healthcare sector.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
Healthcare company to pay $15.2 million for fraud, kickback scheme
An Elevance-backed healthcare company based in Puerto Rico — MMM Holdings — has agreed to pay more than $15 million to resolve allegations that it violated kickback laws through a gift card incentive program intended to induce Medicare enrollments…
3 physician fraud suits in 10 days
Becker’s has reported on three physician fraud cases since Dec. 16.
St. Luke's to open new outpatient center in 2025
Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network is constructing a new medical center, The Morning Call reported Dec. 26.
ASC leadership moves to know in 2024
Here are 15 healthcare leadership moves for ASC leaders and physicians to know in 2024:
A revolutionary financing model 'leveling the playing field' for independent ASCs
Ker Leader Medical, a new ASC development company, is committed to preserving the autonomy of physicians and ASC leadership. One key way they achieve this is through their innovative financing model.
Independence drives ASCs' cardiology revolution
Cardiology has emerged as a leading specialty in the ASC industry, particularly as increasingly complex procedures migrate to the outpatient setting.
6 physician, payer conflicts in the last year
From gold card programs to reimbursement cuts, physicians across several specialties have clashed with payers over 2024 due to major policy changes.
7 ASC closures in 2024: State-by-state breakdown
Here is a state-by-state breakdown of seven ASC closures Becker’s reported on in 2024:
Boston physician settles improper prescription allegations
A family medicine physician in Three Rivers, Mass., will pay $220,000 to settle allegations he prescribed controlled substances outside the usual course of professional practice.
