Four ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the current opportunities for ASC success, from release of cases from hospitals ASCs to operating room efficiencies. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Question: What is currently the biggest opportunity for growth in ASCs? Trina Cole. Administrator of St. Luke’s Surgicenter Lee’s Summit […]
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Becker’s has reported on two physicians who are suing or have sued their former employers over alleged retaliation and contract disputes: 1. Mark Linskey, MD, former chair of the UC Irvine Department of Neurological Surgery, was awarded $5.8 million in a retaliation lawsuit against the university medical center. His legal battle began in 2016, when […]
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Lilit Baltaian, MD, a formerly licensed physician from Porter Ranch, Calif., was sentenced to 54 months in prison for falsifying home health certifications and fraudulently billing Medicare. Dr. Baltaian is currently a fugitive and was sentenced in absentia, according to a June 12 release by the Department of Justice. From approximately January 2012 to July […]
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GE Healthcare has recalled a select model of its Muse Cardiology Information Systems due to a security risk, according to a June 12 report from Cardiovascular Business. The impacted model, Muse 5, is so old that GE stopped offering regular technical support for it over 10 years ago. In April, GE determined that the Muse […]
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The percentage of physicians working in a solo practice setting has consistently decreased since 2014, according to data from the American Medical Association. The organization released its Physician Practice Benchmark Report May 29, which includes data on the distribution of physicians by practice type from 2012 to 2024. In 2024, the most common practice setting […]
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Priyantha Ranaweera, MD, is a Harvard-trained interventional cardiologist and medical director of Manhattan Specialists Center in Manhattan, Kan. With over 20 years of global medical experience, Dr. Ranaweera specializes in peripheral interventions, heart catheterizations and advanced device implantation. Reflecting on his leadership journey, Dr. Ranaweera emphasizes the power of persistence. “Transformational programs don’t happen overnight. […]
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A new management services organization based in Wyoming is on a mission to help rural ASCs stay independent, and in the hands of local physicians. ASCend, founded by CEO Linda Bedwell and COO and CFO Norberto Orellana, was designed to empower rural and independent ASCs through non-equity-based support. Unlike many corporate consolidation models sweeping the […]
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Two men residing in Doral, Fla., face charges for performing procedures at New World Medical & Mystic Cosmetic Surgery without a license, Local 10 reported June 11. What happened?
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Here are three anesthesiologists who have made headlines in the last two weeks: 1. U.S. Anesthesia Partners has named Kurt Jones, MD, as its chief clinical officer. Dr. Jones has been with USAP for nine years, serving in a variety of capacities. In his new role, Dr. Jones will serve as a liaison between the […]
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The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation that would give the state’s attorney general more authority to review and potentially block healthcare mergers and acquisitions. The bill would also prohibit healthcare sale-leaseback arrangements by private equity firms and require healthcare organizations to disclose financial and operational details before finalizing major deals. The legislation was […]
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