Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Hologram technology wows rural care patients

Cancer patients in rural Tennessee are testing virtual visits from hologram health consultants, Fox 26 News reported Nov. 23. 

Co-founder in $8M medical fraud scheme sentenced

The co-founder of a Christian “healthcare sharing ministry” in St. Joseph, Mo., has been sentenced for his role in an $8 million wire fraud conspiracy that defrauded hundreds of members of the charity. 

Co-founder in $8M medical fraud scheme sentenced

The co-founder of a Christian “healthcare sharing ministry” in St. Joseph, Mo., has been sentenced for his role in an $8 million wire fraud conspiracy that defrauded hundreds of members of the charity. 

3 gastroenterology physicians face lawsuits in 1 week

Becker’s reported on three gastroenterologists or GI surgeons who faced lawsuits in one week. 

3 gastroenterology physicians face lawsuits in 1 week

Becker’s reported on three gastroenterologists or GI surgeons who faced lawsuits in one week. 

Cardiologist files lawsuit against former employer claiming retaliation

A cardiologist has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, claiming he was fired after bringing up concerns about another physician, according to a Nov. 22 report by FOX 17.

Cardiologist files lawsuit against former employer claiming retaliation

A cardiologist has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, claiming he was fired after bringing up concerns about another physician, according to a Nov. 22 report by FOX 17.

New AGA guidance for ulcerative colitis treatment: 8 things to know

The American Gastroenterological Association has updated guidance for the treatment of ulcerative colitis to recommend using higher efficacy drugs in earlier stages of treatment, Medscape Medical News reported Nov. 25. 

RFK Jr. eyes Medicare physician pay system overhaul: 10 things to know

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering an overhaul of Medicare’s physician payment model. 

Mississippi medical center faces Stark law allegations 

A federal district court in Mississippi has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against Corinth, Miss.-based Magnolia Regional Health Center and its joint venture cancer center, Magnolia Cancer Center, alleging Stark law and antikickback violations, J…