A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed in New York City.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
'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.
Legislator introduces bill to ban payers from placing time limits on anesthesia coverage
Following Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s reversal of its controversial anesthesia pay policy, Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) has introduced a bill in the House that would ban time caps on reimbursement for anesthesia services.
2 Florida-based cardiology practices join BayCare Medical Group
Pediatric Cardiology Associates and Tampa Bay Adult Congenital Heart Center physicians have joined BayCare Medical Group, BayCare’s physician practice, which operates facilities in Brandon, Lakeland, Safety Harbor, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Tampa and W…
Family of patient who died after surgery sues South Carolina hospital
The estate of Judy Chambers, a 60-year-old woman who died following a surgery at Lexington (S.C.) Medical Center, has filed a lawsuit against the hospital, KKTV reported Dec. 7.
