ASC powerhouse United Surgical Partners International continues to see major growth.
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Maryland bans noncompetes for healthcare employees amid FTC decision
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed a law prohibiting noncompetes for healthcare professionals April 25, according to an article by labor law firm Littler published in JDSupra.
3 physicians, lab marketer to pay $1.3M to settle kickback allegations
A laboratory marketer in addition to three physicians and their medical practices have agreed to pay a total of $1,373,400 to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations stemming from their involvement in laboratory kickback schemes.
3 gastroenterologists in the headlines
Here are three gastroenterologists Becker’s has reported on since April 17:
Meet the CEOs of the 10 largest ASC companies
Here are the CEOs of the 10 largest ASC chains in U.S. by number of surgical centers:
Physician sues CoxHealth after being called 'threat to the public'
A cardiologist is suing St. Louis-based CoxHealth, alleging the system wrongfully terminated his privileges and reported that he was a threat to the public, the Springfield News-Leader reported April 30.
Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg opens medical office building
A ribbon-cutting for a new medical office building on the campus of Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg (Va.) was held on April 25, according to an April 30 report from the Daily Press.
Former USPI exec joins AccentCare
Former United Surgical Partners International executive Andy Johnston has been named president of hospice and personal care services of AccentCare, a post-acute services company.
Physician reimbursements down 2.3%
Physician reimbursement amounts per Medicare patient decreased around 2.3% between 2005 and 2021 when accounting for inflation, according to a new study from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute.
Smith Medical opens Colorado ASC
Smith Medical Direct Specialty Care Surgery Center of Denver has officially opened in Littleton, Colo.
