St. Peter’s Health, based in Helena, Mont., agreed to pay $10,844,201 to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims to federal healthcare programs on behalf of a physician formerly employed by the system.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
Ohio medical office building sells for $2M
A medical office building in Centerville, Ohio, has sold for $2 million, according to an Aug. 28 report from the Dayton Business Journal.
How CMS' ASC reimbursement has changed year by year
Here’s how CMS has changed itsASC reimbursement policies over the last five years:
Colon cancer blood test raises eyebrows
In July, the FDA approved a new blood test for colorectal cancer screenings that was able to detect 83% of Stage 1, 2 or 3 colorectal cancers in studies.
$18.6M cardiology ASC coming to Alabama
The Alabama State Health Planning and Development Agency in Montgomery, Ala., has issued a certificate of need for an $18.6 million cardiology ASC, according to an Aug. 28 report from ABC affiliate WBMA.
Site neutrality could save $471B over 10 years
ASC leaders and physicians remain frustrated with Medicare and private payers over disparities in reimbursements between their facilities and hospital outpatient departments.
5 physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology
Here are five of the many physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology:
5 game-changing colonoscopy updates in 2024
Here are five legislative moves and studies that are shifting colorectal cancer care:
Regulatory scrutiny leaving private equity 'hesitant' to invest in ASCs
Private equity has long shown interest in ASCs, but some industry leaders believe that heightened scrutiny of PE’s healthcare investments could dampen this trend.
Regulatory scrutiny leaving private equity 'hesitant' to invest in ASCs
Private equity has long shown interest in ASCs, but some industry leaders believe that heightened scrutiny of PE’s healthcare investments could dampen this trend.
