ASC and physician leaders are keeping a sharp eye on Stark law, which has evolved into a complex framework that continues to challenge compliance.
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Physicians per capita in the 10 best states for healthcare
There are 129.32 physicians for every 100,000 residents in Rhode Island, the best-ranked state for healthcare.
Physician sues Prospect Medical Holdings alleging insurance fraud
A former psychiatrist at Manchester Memorial Hospital in Hartford, Conn., is suing parent company Prospect Medical Holdings over alleged insurance fraud, CT Insider reported Nov. 13.
USPI vs. Surgery Partners vs. HCA: 13 Q3 financial notes
United Surgical Partners International, Surgery Partners and HCA Healthcare, through its Surgery Ventures arm, are three of the largest ASC operators by number of centers.
The major players employing physicians
Physicians are flocking to employed models, whether that be hospitals, health systems, private equity groups or payers.
Independent Michigan practice folds into hospital amid physician retirement
Former independent practice Hillsdale (Mich.) Medical Associates is now owned and operated by Hillsdale Hospital, Hillsdale Daily News reported Nov. 13.
Nonprofit Florida clinic files for bankruptcy
Bradenton, Fla.-based MCR Health, a nonprofit medical group, sought Chapter 11 protection Nov. 11, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reported Nov. 13.
Michigan gastroenterology ASC to shutter
The Battle Creek (Mich.) Endoscopy and Surgery Center will close Dec. 31, laying off 17, WWMT reported Nov. 13.
Florida men charged with $28M fraud, kickback scheme
Two Florida men were charged in a seven-count indictment for their role in a $28 million fraud scheme involving physician kickbacks for durable medical equipment.
UCHealth to pay $23M for false claims allegations
Aurora, Colo.-based University of Colorado Health has agreed to pay $23 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by improperly coding certain evaluation and management claims, and submitting them to federal healthcare progra…
