IT management services provider Medicus has signed a supplier agreement with EyeProGPO, an ophthalmology-focused group purchasing organization that works to assist providers and ASCs with cost savings and improved workflow efficiencies.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
DOJ Stark law complaint sounds alarms for provider compliance
The Department of Justice’s recent complaint filed against Erlanger Health System and Medical Center for Stark law violations present several compliance concerns, according to an Aug. 14 report in JDSupra.
US Anesthesia Partners seeks dismissal of 'misguided' antitrust lawsuit
U.S. Anesthesia Partners has asked the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to dismiss a “misguided” lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission, according to an Aug. 13 report from Reuters.
Private equity has a grip on anesthesiology – here's why
Anesthesiology practices are facing a mounting provider shortage as reimbursements continue to decline, and many groups are looking to private equity for profitability.
St. Luke’s University Health Network adds its 1st female endoscopist
Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network has added endoscopist Vaishali Patel, MD, to its team of physicians, according to an Aug. 13 report from TapInto.
Why Fresenius offloaded National Cardiovascular Partners to SCA Health
Optum’s ASC arm, SCA Health, quietly purchased National Cardiovascular Partners from Fresenius Medical Care in December.
The 10 most affordable places for physicians to live
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of the most affordable places to live in 2024 and 2025, with Fort Wayne, Ind., topping the list.
Doheny Eye Institute names endowed chair
Pasadena, Calif.-based Doheny Eye Institute has tapped ophthalmologist SriniVas Sadda, MD, its current director of artificial intelligence and imaging research, as its endowed chair.
Feds rule ophthalmologist, practice illegally fired employee who spoke out against COVID-19 violations
An ophthalmologist and his Amsterdam, N.Y.-based practice must pay damages to an employee for illegal retaliation after the employee spoke out about COVID-19 protocol lapses.
10 worst places to live
Louisiana was named the worst state to live in, according to Wallethub’s 2024 Best States To Live In, published Aug. 12.
