On Oct. 1, UnitedHealthcare’s national prior authorization gold-card program went into effect. The payer announced the program in August and rolled out its list of eligible procedures on Sept. 1, which included several ASC-related codes.
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UCLA receives grant to boost CRC screenings in underserved areas
Researchers from UCLA Health’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center received a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to enhance follow-up care after colorectal cancer screenings in underserved populations.
Robotic surgery better for colorectal cancer patients: 5 things to know
A new study, published in the Journal of Robotic Surgery, shows that robotic surgery provides an advantage for patients over traditional laparoscopic approaches to colorectal resections.
GI prescription provider renews Medicaid contract
RedHill Biopharma, a specialty biopharmaceutical company with a focus on developing treatments for the bacterial infection H. pylori, has renewed its contract with Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid healthcare program.
Former Texas hospital CEO to pay $5.3M for alleged physician kickbacks
The former CEO of a hospital in Rockdale, Texas, has agreed to pay more than $5.3 million to resolve allegations of paying kickbacks to physicians for laboratory referrals.
5 deals disrupting the ASC industry in Q3
Here are five major transactions in the third quarter significantly reshaping the ASC industry, reflecting broader trends in consolidation and strategic partnerships.
12 hospital sales in 10 days
Independent physicians and ASC operators are closely monitoring the ongoing wave of hospital sales and market consolidation, amid the potential for reduced competition, rising costs and limited referral networks.
Lab company to pay $27M for alleged false claims, physician kickbacks
San Diego-based lab company Precision Toxicology, operating as Precision Diagnostics, agreed to pay $27 million to resolve allegations it submitted false claims for medically unnecessary urine drug tests and provided free items to physicians who referr…
5 best small cities for education, health
The five best small cities for education and health are in Massachusetts, according to a new ranking from Wallethub.
Essentia, Brightside Surgical form partnership in North Dakota
Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health is now a shared owner in Bismarck, N.D.-based ASC Brightside Surgical.
