A federal appeals court has ruled that a fired physician cannot resurrect his False Claims Act lawsuit accusing his former employer — Baptist Health Montgomery, Prattville Baptist and Team Health — of billing the government for overprescribed opioids, according to court documents accessed by Becker’s. What happened?
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Eighty-two percent of physicians say fear of professional consequences keeps them from seeking mental health treatment, according to a new survey from Sermo, a healthcare provider engagement platform. “As physicians, we are our best advocates and we need to protect ourselves from ourselves because when there’s work to do, we’re going to do it,” Zachary […]
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As the healthcare landscape continues its shift toward outpatient care, ASCs have become a cornerstone of growth for many health systems. AdventHealth is no exception. In East Florida, one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, the system is investing heavily in ASC development to meet rising demand, support physician partners and deliver care in […]
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The American Gastroenterological Association has partnered with nonprofit Beyond Celiac to establish a research grant. The $40,000 grant will create the AGA-Beyond Celiac Pilot Research Award in Celiac Disease, according to an April 1 press release sent to Becker’s. It will be funded by Beyond Celiac to support scientists researching celiac and gluten-related disorders. The […]
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Renaissance Imaging Medical Associates, a Los Angeles-based radiology group, has agreed to pay $2.35 million to settle its alleged involvement in a false claims lawsuit totaling more than $62 million. According to a March 26 news release from the U.S. Department of Justice, RIMA allegedly conspired with Seoul Medical Group, also based in Los Angeles, […]
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Rep. Mark Green, MD, a Republican from Tennessee, reintroduced a bill to Congress that would reform prior authorization requirements, The Hill reported March 27. “As a survivor of both colon and thyroid cancer, I know how critical it is to start treatment as soon as possible,” Dr. Green told the news outlet. “Prior authorization can […]
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Iowa City, Iowa-based Steindler Orthopedics has partnered with Physicians’ Anesthesia Care of Iowa City at its new ASC, according to a March 31 report from the Corridor Business Journal. The anesthesia group will provide services at the newly opened facility in North Liberty, Iowa. The partnership will be a continuation of an existing relationship between […]
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Christopher Kramer, MD, has been named president of the American College of Cardiology. Having assumed the role at the end of March, he now leads the cardiovascular organization, which currently has nearly 60,000 members, according to a March 31 press release. Dr. Kramer serves as chief of the cardiovascular division at Charlottesville-based University of Virginia […]
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Healthcare consultant Gregg Gordon, who launched Surgical Solutions IPA in 2024, recently joined Becker’s to discuss how payers have “historically undervalued the ASC model,” and what it will take to shift that dynamic. Mr. Gordon, who has worked on both the provider and payer sides, said payers often focus narrowly on unit cost and reimbursement […]
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There has been a rise in hospital closures, with Becker’s reporting on more than 10 in 2025 alone. “America’s hospitals and health systems are grappling with significant challenges, including broken supply chains, workforce shortages, cyber threats and behavioral health issues,” Alicia Mitchell, senior vice president of communications for the American Hospital Association, said in a […]
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