Gregory Scimeca, MD, and Burlington County Eye Physicians, agreed to pay $469,232 to resolve federal allegations of false claims submissions and receiving kickbacks.
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RN vs. NP vs. PA pay for all 50 states
The national average salary for registered nurses is $80,010, compared with $128,490 for nurse practitioners and $130,490 for physician assistants, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.
AmSurg acquires ownership stake in Oregon ASC
ASC management services provider AmSurg has acquired ownership interest in Salem, Ore.-based River Road Surgery Center.
ASCs ushering in a new era of cardiology care
Cardiology is one of the fastest-growing specialties for ASCs, and many leaders feel this growth will only accelerate as payers, investors and physicians realize the opportunities.
'A long time coming': Gastroenterologists laud new colorectal cancer screening option
On July 29, the FDA approved a new screening test for colorectal cancer that requires only a blood sample.
2 property groups team up to buy Florida surgery center for $14.5M
Investment firm Värde Partners and medical office real estate investment firm Unity Medical Properties have partnered to acquire a surgery center in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., for $14.5 million, according to a July 29 report from The Real Deal.
5 things to know about ASCs cardiology boom
Cardiology is growing in the ASC world. Here are five things to know about the industry’s rise:
Colonoscopy in the headlines: 7 updates
Here are seven stories involving colonoscopy or colorectal cancer treatment that Becker’s as reported on since July 1:
Why ASC operations are the foundation of success
Physicians, executives and some of the biggest names in healthcare — such as Optum and even CMS — have begun piloting value-based payment systems. Given that the care model has been found to improve patient outcomes, lower costs and reduce burnou…
10 things to know about private equity & ASCs
Private equity interest in ASCs is growing. Here are 10 things to know about PE and ASCs:
