Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Mercyhealth adds interventional cardiologist

Rockford, Ill.-based Mercyhealth has added Faraz Kazmi, MD, to its medical staff.

Tennessee clinic pays $1.15M to resolve false claims allegations

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Bryn Medical Center and Basket Medical, formerly known as Apple Corporate Wellness, have agreed to pay $1,148,598 to resolve allegations that it knowingly violated the False Claims Act by improperly billing Medicare for electro…

Younger people and CRC stool tests: 5 things to know

The use of fecal immunochemical testing as a screening tool for colorectal cancer is increasing. 

Adventist begins Oregon ASC expansion

Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health has started the expansion and modernization of its ambulatory surgery center in Tillamook, Ore., Tillamook Headlight Herald reported Oct. 22.

Fewer surgeries a welcome side effect amid IV shortages for this ASC

Ken Schaff, regional ASC administrator at HCA Surgery Ventures, is facing an unexpected benefit amid the ongoing IV fluid shortages: a decrease in patient volumes for October. 

Colonoscopy malpractice cases: 5 things to know

As the gold standard for colon cancer, colonoscopies are often the subject of malpractice cases for gastroenterologists, according to a blog post from law firm Miller & Zois. 

Patients at 3 major health systems exposed to HIV, hepatitis in 1 year

Three major health systems have warned patients about potential exposure to HIV or hepatitis B and C in the last year stemming from improper sterilization and safety protocols. 

Washington physician indicted for misusing $1.5M in COVID-19 relief funds 

A Spokane, Wash., dermatologist has been indicted on 23 counts for using $1.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds for personal use. 

California ASC ownership lawsuit settled after decade of litigation 

After more than 10 years of litigation, a California Court of Appeal has ruled on behalf of an ASC following an involuntary buyout of an ASC member’s ownership interest after his misconduct, according to a release from law firm Holland & Knight.&nb…

Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology faces triple cyberattack

Lakewood, Colo.-based Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology has faced cyberattacks from at least three online criminal groups accessing the data of more than 169,000 patients, according to an Oct. 21 report from DataBreaches.net.