Oroville (Calif.) Hospital agreed to pay $10.25 million to resolve false claims allegations stemming from medically unnecessary inpatient hospital admissions, a kickback and physician self-referral scheme and erroneous diagnosis code use.
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Franciscan Physician Network adds cardiologist
Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Physician Network has added Manoj Duggal, MD, to its staff.
Kaiser health plan cuts Washington CRNA reimbursements, AANA urges HHS to act
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Options announced two changes to its anesthesia reimbursements that went into effect Nov. 1.
Closures, controversies and cyberattacks: The challenges facing gastroenterology leaders
Gastroenterology leaders faced an increasingly complex landscape in 2024, with closures, legal controversies and cyberattacks shaping the specialty’s future.
American College of Cardiology partners with AI health tech company: 5 things to know
AI health technology company Anumana has joined the American College of Cardiology’s innovation program, according to a Dec. 12 news release from Anumana.
7 common 'anticompetitive' clauses to recognize
A Dec. 11 report by the Center for American Progress outlined recent controversy surrounding the FTC’s attempt to ban noncompete agreements earlier in 2024, as well as several common types of clauses found in healthcare contracts between providers, pay…
All eyes on anesthesia: 5 major moves grabbing attention
Here are five major moves in the anesthesia industry that have recently gained traction:
5 PE moves ASC leaders are eyeing
Here are five recent private equity deals, finalized or rumored, that ASCs are eyeing:
6 GI payer updates in 2024, where they stand now
From new prior authorization rules to growing payer contracts, here are six GI payer updates from 2024:
Optum in 2024: 10 notes
Here are 10 updates on UnitedHealth Group’s Optum, the parent company of Deerfield, Ill.-based ASC chain SCA Health, in 2024.
