Becker’s reported on 10 hospitals or health systems shuttering services in November, which could shift how ASCs in these markets operate.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
California physician pleads guilty to $1.4M Medicare fraud scheme
California physician Lilit Baltaian, MD, has pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud related to her false home health certifications and fraudulent billings.
American Pain Consortium opens ASC
The American Pain Consortium has opened a new ASC in Brownsburg, Ind., specializing in interventional pain management.
HCA Surgery Ventures breaks ground on Texas ASC
HCA Healthcare affiliate Surgery Ventures has partnered with healthcare real estate development firm NexCore Group to open an ASC and medical office building in Katy, Texas.
13 new ASCs in November
Here are 13 ASCs that were opened or announced in November, as reported by Becker’s:
CMS' proposed changes to Medicare Advantage: 10 things to know
On Nov. 26, CMS proposed reforms to the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs for contract year 2026, including changes to prior authorization and GLP-1 coverage.
UPMC hospital to end residency program
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is planning to phase out its internal medicine residency program at McKeesport (Pa.) hospital, a spokesperson for the hospital confirmed to Becker’s Nov. 26.
Michigan hospital files for bankruptcy, loses Medicare funding: 4 things to know
Pontiac (Mich.) General Hospital is seeking Chapter 11 protection after it filed a WARN notice Nov. 15 to lay off 248 employees after learning it had lost Medicare funding.
Colorado Springs Cardiology breaks ground on ASC
Colorado Springs (Colo.) Cardiology broke ground on a medical office building and ASC, according to a Nov. 26 report by The Gazette.
Knee replacement lawsuits: 10 things to know
Knee replacement lawsuits typically claim the devices loosened, became unstable and required revision surgery, according to a report from Drug Watch.
