Stamford, Conn.-based ReFocus Eye Health has partnered with Atlantic Retina Center, which has six locations across Maryland and Delaware. Atlantic Retina Center was founded in 2004 and treats diseases of the retina, vitreous and macula of the eye, according to a June 10 news release. The center is led by ophthalmologists Paul Lagonigro, MD, James […]
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In a June 10 Medscape article, Shawn Martin and Patricia Turner, MD, detail how the current Medicare physician payment system adversely affects both physicians and the patients they serve. The authors argue that while short-term boosts to reimbursement are being proposed, these changes fall far short of the systemic overhaul needed. Here are five takeaways […]
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A Great Neck, N.Y.-based gastroenterologist has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly collecting more than $100,000 in Social Security Disability and Early Retirement benefits while continuing to work and bill Medicare, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said in a June 11 news release. What happened? What’s next?
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Grand Rapids-based Corewell Health West Michigan is rescheduling surgeries due to an anesthesiologist shortage and the imminent breakup with its anesthesia partner, West Michigan Anesthesia. “West Michigan Anesthesia is terminating its contract with Corewell Health in September. Unfortunately, the group is not providing sufficient staffing. This has forced us to reschedule some surgeries,” Corewell said […]
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Michael Warne, CEO of Associated Gastroenterologists of Central New York in Camillus, joined Becker’s to discuss changes he would like to see implemented in healthcare. Editor’s note: this response was lightly edited for clarity and length. Michael Warne: I would like to see the government investing into low income communities to open up more opportunities […]
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Cape Coral, Fla.-based Florida Oncology and Hematology has relocated its Goodlette, Fla., clinic to a larger facility in Naples, Fla., The Manila Times reported June 11.
The new clinic includes additional exam rooms, an infusion room, in-hous…
Several compelling reasons drive single-specialty ASCs to transition to a multi-specialty model, including risk diversification, enhanced OR utilization, improved physician recruitment and retention, and increased profitability through economies of scale. While expanding to a multi-specialty ASC model offers multiple benefits, ensuring your revenue cycle meets five key considerations is essential to maximize value from expanded […]
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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 group’s clinical and business operations, according to a June 10 news release. He will […]
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From shifting state policies around new ASC development to ongoing staffing issues, here are three factors hindering ASC growth in 2025: Certificate-of-need laws While certificate-of-need laws vary from state to state, many ASC leaders argue that these regulations hinder growth by subjecting centers to a lengthy and expensive approval process — one often inaccessible to […]
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St. Louis-based Ascension is reportedly positioning itself for a major expansion into the ASC space, taking cues from Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare’s aggressive outpatient growth model. Ascension is in advanced talks to acquire Nashville-based ASC chain AmSurg in a deal valued at approximately $3.9 billion. AmSurg, which became an independent entity after separating from Envision Healthcare […]
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