Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Cardiology vs. gastroenterology vs. orthopedics: Where the 3 stand in practice affiliation

Cardiology has the lowest percentage of physicians in private equity-affiliated practices when compared to gastroenterology and orthopedics, according to a recent study by Avalere and the American Independent Medical Practice Association. 

Michigan physician clinic, home raided for alleged pill mill

The clinic and home of a physician in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., has been raided for an alleged pill mill, WDIV reported Sept. 24. 

Discrimination suit filed against New Jersey AmSurg ASC

A former billing manager for AmSurg-affiliated Affiliated Endoscopy Services of Clifton (N.J.) has filed a lawsuit against the ASC alleging employment discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the New Jersey Law Against Discriminatio…

Discrimination suit filed against New Jersey AmSurg ASC

A former billing manager for AmSurg-affiliated Affiliated Endoscopy Services of Clifton (N.J.) has filed a lawsuit against the ASC alleging employment discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the New Jersey Law Against Discriminatio…

Mercy to break ground on Oklahoma's 1st digestive health facility

Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy will break ground on the Kathryn Ann Meinders Digestive Health Institute in Oklahoma City on Sept. 27, the state’s first standalone medical center dedicated to digestive health. 

US Digestive Health strikes new payer contract

Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health has signed a five-year contract with major payer Highmark Health, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. 

US Digestive Health strikes new payer contract

Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health has signed a five-year contract with major payer Highmark Health, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. 

Practice administrator sentenced for misappropriating nearly $600K 

A former office manager and bookkeeper for a practice in Pawtucket, R.I., has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for misappropriating nearly $570,000 in medical funds and $11,000 in state benefits. 

Mercy, others announce $700M 'transformative' partnership

St. Louis-based Mercy, the Heartland Whole Health Institute and the Alice L. Walton Foundation announced a $700 million, 30-year affiliation agreement, Phelps County Focus reported Sept. 24. 

Bankruptcies, layoffs and data breaches impacting the ophthalmology industry

Here are six bankruptcies, closures, layoffs and cybersecurity incidents happening in the ophthalmology space, as reported by Becker’s since June 7: