A physician who practices in Houston has agreed to pay $948,359.85 to resolve allegations he submitted false claims for the surgical implantation of neurostimulator electrodes
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
Truck driver hospitalized after crashing into South Carolina medical office building
A work truck crashed into a Greenville, S.C.-based medical office building early in the morning on Dec. 10, according to a report from CBS affiliate WSPA.
Gastroenterologist closes Virginia practice after 30 years
Dumbarton, Va.-based Commonwealth Gastroenterology will shutter Feb. 28, according to a notice posted on the practice’s website.
Suspect charged in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO: 4 notes
A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed in New York City.
'Companies will continue to scheme': 22 leaders on what Anthem BCBS' reversal could mean moving forward
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has reversed its decision on a controversial anesthesia reimbursement policy update — leaving many leaders wondering if this could signal a broader shift.
5 physicians joining the Trump administration
As President-elect Donald Trump begins assembling his cabinet and administration, several physicians are among the candidates for leadership positions.
5 anesthesia groups, partnerships to know
Here are five new anesthesia groups, partnerships and acquisitions for ASC leaders and physicians to know:
Cincinnati Children's Hospital opens surgery center
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has opened a new surgery center in the city, according to a Dec. 9 report from the Cincinnatti Business Courier.
5 highest-paid ophthalmologists in Charlotte
The highest-paid ophthalmologist in Charlotte, N.C., earns $745,200 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $312,120 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physician sues Summa Health over noncompete, student loan forgiveness
The effect of Akron, Ohio-based Summa Health’s sale to a private equity firm on a physician’s student loan forgiveness is the subject of a recent lawsuit filed by a former employee of the health system, Signal Akron reported Dec. 9.
