Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Colorado clinics forced to close for allegedly practicing without a license

The Colorado Medical Board has ordered two clinics in Colorado Springs to shutter due to allegedly practicing medicine without a license, Fox 21 News reported Nov. 21.

Maryland practice to close 

Family medicine physician Kristen Clark, MD, is closing her practice, Ellicott City, Md.-based Well Being Medical Care, part of Privia Health, Dec. 4. 

Where anesthesiology jobs are declining

From 2019 to 2023, Missouri saw the largest decline in anesthesiologist employment, seeing a 75% decrease in anesthesiology positions, according to an October study from Rivanna.

ACG elects Valley Health System gastroenterologist chairperson

Sita Chokhavatia, MD, a gastroenterologist with Valley Medical Group, part of Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Health System, has been elected chairperson of the American College of Gastroenterology board of governors. 

Hologram technology wows rural care patients

Cancer patients in rural Tennessee are testing virtual visits from hologram health consultants, Fox 26 News reported Nov. 23. 

Co-founder in $8M medical fraud scheme sentenced

The co-founder of a Christian “healthcare sharing ministry” in St. Joseph, Mo., has been sentenced for his role in an $8 million wire fraud conspiracy that defrauded hundreds of members of the charity. 

Co-founder in $8M medical fraud scheme sentenced

The co-founder of a Christian “healthcare sharing ministry” in St. Joseph, Mo., has been sentenced for his role in an $8 million wire fraud conspiracy that defrauded hundreds of members of the charity. 

3 gastroenterology physicians face lawsuits in 1 week

Becker’s reported on three gastroenterologists or GI surgeons who faced lawsuits in one week. 

3 gastroenterology physicians face lawsuits in 1 week

Becker’s reported on three gastroenterologists or GI surgeons who faced lawsuits in one week. 

Cardiologist files lawsuit against former employer claiming retaliation

A cardiologist has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, claiming he was fired after bringing up concerns about another physician, according to a Nov. 22 report by FOX 17.