Category: Becker’s ASC Review

The root of malpractice allegations against GIs

The most frequent cause of medical malpractice allegations against physicians is a failure to diagnose patients or a delay of diagnosis, while for gastroenterologists, diagnostic errors top the list of the most prevalent reasons for lawsuits, according…

Pascack Valley Medical Group adds gastroenterologist

Westwood, N.J.-based Pascack Valley Medical Group has added Scott Lippe, MD, to its Pascack Valley Medical Center team.

Minnesota practice to close

Edina, Minn.-based Silverman Ankle & Foot will close on March 2, 2025, after 20 years in operation, according to a notice on the practice’s website.

New York physician charged with kickbacks in $1M fraud scheme

A Mattituck, N.Y.-based physician was charged for allegedly receiving kickbacks in exchange for medically unnecessary brain scans. 

What's going on with prior authorization?

Here are three recent updates on prior authorization for ASC physicians and leaders to know:

What's going on with prior authorization?

Here are three recent updates on prior authorization for ASC physicians and leaders to know:

Banner Health launches virtual colonoscopies

Banner Health’s Torrington (Wyo.) Community Hospital has become the first facility in the western Nebraska and southeast Wyoming region to begin offering computed tomography virtual colonoscopies, according to a Dec. 2 report from the Star Herald.

How 3 ASCs adapt to the anesthesia shortage

ASCs continue to face operational challenges as reimbursement rates decline and the anesthesia provider shortage persists. 

4 hospitals, health systems laying off staff

Here are four hospitals and health systems that have announced layoffs in the last month, as reported by Beckers:

Miami cardiology group adds cardiologist

Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute Cardiology Group has added Patrick Azcarate, MD, to its staff, according to a Dec. 1 report by South Florida Hospital News.