President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for HSS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has begun meeting with Republican senators on Capitol Hill ahead of his confirmation hearing, according to a Dec. 16 report from NBC News.
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Connecticut to pay off medical debt for 23,000 residents
Connecticut will become the first state to begin paying off resident medical debt, according to a Dec. 17 report from Boston.com.
Texas physician pleads guilty in $5.5M COVID fraud
Mark Mazzare, MD, a physician in Tyler, Texas, has pleaded guilty to his role in a $5.5 million over-the-counter COVID-19 test fraud scheme.
4 cardiology data breaches in 2024
Here are four data breaches and privacy events affecting cardiology practices in 2024, as reported by Becker’s.
The biggest misconception of anesthesia reimbursement, compensation
In light of the recent controversy surrounding Anthem’s reversal of proposed policy changes on anesthesia reimbursement, the conversation around compensation and coverage has taken on renewed urgency.
The top 31 ASCs of 2024, per Leapfrog
The Leapfrog Group has named the top 31 ASCs for 2024, recognizing facilities for safety and recovery standards, fair billing practices, volume and other achievements.
South Florida cardiac facility earns 3 accreditations
Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute has earned accreditation from the American College of Cardiology, the Adult Congenital Heart Association and The Joint Commission, South Florida Hospital News reported Dec. 16.
Cedars-Sinai receives $35M donation for cardiology
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has earned a $35 million charitable gift to advance research in interventional cardiology.
'Unchecked violence' the biggest threat to physicians: Viewpoint
In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the challenges faced by physicians in 2024 have reached a crucial tipping point.
'Unchecked violence' the biggest threat to physicians: Viewpoint
In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the challenges faced by physicians in 2024 have reached a crucial tipping point.
