A couple in Arizona have pleaded guilty to submitting more than $1.2 billion in false claims to Medicare and other health insurance programs for medically unnecessary wound grafts for elderly and terminally ill patients.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
Bill introduced to reverse 2.83% physician Medicare cuts
A bipartisan coalition of 10 House lawmakers introduced legislation on Jan. 31 aimed at reversing a 2.83% Medicare physician payment reduction and implementing a 2% increase to help stabilize physician practices and protect patient access to care.
6 GOP healthcare moves in 1 month
Here are four executive orders, proposals and other healthcare legislation passed under President Donald Trump’s administration since Jan. 1, as reported by Becker’s:
Trump-era tariffs imminent: 7 notes
Throughout the presidential race, President Donald Trump promised to levy substantial, and controversial, tariffs against China and Mexico on Day 1 of his presidency.
Cardiac care shifts to ASCs, but CON laws lag
The continued migration of cardiac procedures to the outpatient setting has spurred development of cardiac and vascular ASCs.
Holy Cross Medical Group adds cardiologist
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Medical Group Group has added Laura Verde, MD, to its cardiology staff, according to a Jan. 29 report from South Florida Hospital News.
Noted Texas cardiologist, hospital founder dies at 82
Lubbock, Texas-based cardiologist Mohammad Shoukfeh, MD, died Jan. 22 at 82, according to an obituary published on Lubbock Online.
5 updates on the ophthalmology industry in January
Here are five updates for ASC leaders to know about the ophthalmology industry, as reported by Becker’s in January:
3 physician practice, clinic closures in 1 month
Becker’s has reported on three physician practice or clinic closures since Jan. 1:
Physicians brace for Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have proposed sweeping changes to healthcare policies – including major Medicaid cuts — and five physicians joined Beckers to discuss their thoughts on the policy changes.
