Category: Becker’s ASC Review

The healthcare power players physicians are monitoring

 From commercial payers to physician organizations, six physician leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the healthcare power players they are watching. 

How can physicians get their power back?

 Physician autonomy has become a core concern as the workforce faces growing consolidation, with large healthcare systems, corporate entities and insurance companies increasingly influencing clinical decision-making and operational practices.

7 indicted in alleged $40M Medicare, Medicaid fraud scheme

Seven individuals from five states have been indicted for allegedly defrauding Medicare and Colorado Medicaid of more than $40 million, according to a Sept. 25 report from Fox affiliate KDVR. 

7 indicted in alleged $40M Medicare, Medicaid fraud scheme

Seven individuals from five states have been indicted for allegedly defrauding Medicare and Colorado Medicaid of more than $40 million, according to a Sept. 25 report from Fox affiliate KDVR. 

Florida surgeon suspended after fatal liver removal

A Florida surgeon’s license has been suspended after he dissected the wrong organ during what was supposed to be a splenectomy Aug. 21, resulting in the patient’s death, the Miami Herald reported Sept. 26. 

Florida surgeon suspended after fatal liver removal

A Florida surgeon’s license has been suspended after he dissected the wrong organ during what was supposed to be a splenectomy Aug. 21, resulting in the patient’s death, the Miami Herald reported Sept. 26. 

American College of Cardiology supports new claims data access bill

Reps. Kim Schrier, MD, and Larry Bucshon, MD, have introduced the Access to Claims Data Act, a bipartisan bill supported by several major medical groups, including the American College of Cardiology. 

American College of Cardiology supports new claims data access bill

Reps. Kim Schrier, MD, and Larry Bucshon, MD, have introduced the Access to Claims Data Act, a bipartisan bill supported by several major medical groups, including the American College of Cardiology. 

Palomar Health, Graybill split following cybersecurity event: 9 things to know

Escondido, Calif.-based Graybill Medical Group and Palomar Health, which merged in 2020 to form Palomar Health Medical Group,will split following a cyberattack, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Sept. 25. Here are nine things to know:

UMass taps chair of ophthalmology

Christopher Teng, MD, has been named the new chair of the department of ophthalmology & visual sciences at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Mass.