Inflation has had serious effects across all aspects of the U.S. economy, and healthcare is no different.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
The threat that could further dismantle physician independence: 5 things to know
While AI enhances certain predictive analytics, the risk of over-reliance on the technology could lead to incorrect diagnosis and the erosion of the physician-patient relationship, according to Sarah Worthy, CEO of DoorSpace, a healthcare-oriented huma…
What's at stake when physician practices cash out
Physician practice ownership has been declining for decades. In 2022, just 44% of physicians owned their practices, compared with 76% in the early 1980s, according to a report from the American Medical Association.
GI physicians laud new colonoscopy guidelines
In 2021, an advisory panel lowered the recommended age for when people should begin colon cancer screenings from 50 to 45, and according to a new study, patients are complying with the change.
Hill Physicians Group expands California physician network
San Ramon, Calif.-based Hill Physician Medical Group is expanding its physician network by partnering with Kentfield, Calif.-based Marin Health and University of California San Francisco Health, The Press Democrat reported Oct. 14.
Gastroenterologists sound the alarm on new cancer screenings, payer policies
Gastroenterologists across the U.S.are voicing concerns about three key policies affecting patient care, screening accuracy and physician reimbursements.
Physician-owned practice joins New York community health network
East Setauket, N.Y.-based Three Village Medical Care, owned by Siva Kolupoti, MD, has joined Stony Brook (N.Y.) Medicine Community Medical Group, TBR News Media reported Oct. 14.
Vanderbilt colonoscopy patients warned of infection exposure
Patients at Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt Clinic may have been exposed to HIV or hepatitis B and C while undergoing routine colonoscopy procedures, according to an Oct. 12 report from Fox affiliate WZTV.
How malpractice suits affect self-employed vs. employed physicians
In a new survey, Medscape laid out how much self-employed and employed physicians are paying for malpractice premiums annually and how they feel about it.
CVS closes 29 more stores, cuts infusion services: 8 things ASCs need to know
CVS Health is planning to close or sell 29 regional pharmacies and discontinue its infusion services offerings, according to a statement shared with Becker’s.
