Farmington-based MaineHealth Franklin Hospital has added anesthesiologist Kyle Curtis, MD, to its care team, according to an Aug. 19 report from the Daily Bulldog.
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Tenet CEO sells $15M in stock
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare’s CEO, Saum Sutaria, MD, sold more than 100,000 shares of his stock in the company, Investing.com reported Aug. 19.
Black-owned practice sues health system alleging discriminatory bidding behavior
A Black-owned radiology practice filed a lawsuit July 31 against the University of Maryland Medical System over alleged unfair and discriminatory bidding practices.
5 things to know about the evolving anesthesia misery index
The anesthesia misery index was introduced to assess the impact of contractual scope creep, according to an Aug. 12 blog post from Coronis Health.
Could endoscopy technicians curb the GI staffing shortage?
Colonoscopy demand is on the rise, and some ASCs and endoscopy centers are seeking new avenues to meet the growing need for qualified staff.
Ascension hospital to close as Prime acquisition looms: What ASCs need to know
Chicago-based Ascension Saint Elizabeth will close and be repurposed as a community asset.
2 physicians lose licenses for promoting COVID-19 misinformation
Physicians Pierre Kory, MD, and Paul Ellis Marik, MD, have had their certifications revoked by The American Board of Internal Medicine for leading an organization that promotes ivermectin as a treatment for COVID-19, according to an Aug. 15 report from…
2024's summer COVID surge: What ASCs need to know
COVID-19 is on the rise in a predicted 25 states nationwide following a new summer surge, according to an Aug. 18 report from Forbes based on the newest data from the CDC.
Ohio woman arrested for conducting $1.5M Medicaid fraud scheme
A woman from Dayton, Ohio, was arrested in Texas months after being indicted for allegedly stealing $1.5 million from Ohio Medicaid.
10 states tackling prior authorization
Since January, 10 states have passed laws reforming prior authorization rules in an effort to reduce care delays and save time for physicians and patients, according to an Aug. 19 report from the American Medical Association.
