Healthgrades released its top 50 hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac surgery in 2025.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
Study finds Black patients more likely to die after coronary surgery: 11 things to know
Black patients are 22% more likely to die in the hospital after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. According to a study of over 1 million patients presented at the annual 2024 meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
New York medical transport company owners convicted in $2.1M Medicaid fraud
The owners of DYD Universe, a Monroe, N.Y.-based, Medicaid-enrolled transportation company, pleaded guilty to defrauding the program of over $2.1 million through illegal kickbacks.
The colonoscopy payment 'loopholes' GIs are eyeing
As colorectal cancer cases rise, gastroenterologists are pushing for patients to receive screenings, but some colonoscopy insurance loopholes stand in the way.
TriHealth closes Ohio clinic following physician departure
TriHealth has closed a Cincinnati-based clinic specializing in the treatment of fibromyalgia and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome following the departure of a physician, WKRC reported Oct. 22
New York physician charged with accepting kickbacks for unnecessary brain scans
A physician East Setauket, N.Y., was charged for allegedly accepting kickbacks for ordering medically unnecessary brain scans.
A new 'Costco' ASC model that bypasses private equity
Ker Leader Medical, a newly established ASC development company, is committed to preserving the autonomy of physicians and ASC leadership.
AmSurg inks tech deal to cut slash cancellations, no-shows
Nashville, Tenn.-based ASC chain AmSurg has partnered with healthcare communication company Dialog Health to enhance patient communication.
Iowa medical office building sells for $31.7M
A Georgia-based real estate company has purchased a medical office building in Ankeny, Iowa, for $31.7 million, according to an Oct. 23 report from the Business Record.
2 West Virginia systems open joint cardiology clinic
WVU Medicine Princeton (W.Va.) Community Hospital and the Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Heart and Vascular Institute have opened a joint cardiology facility, the New Cardiology Clinic, according to an Oct. 22 report from WVVA.
