Category: Becker’s ASC Review

6 ophthalmology data breaches in 2024

Here are six ophthalmology data breaches to know from 2024: 

Kansas noncompete lawsuits raise questions about rural healthcare

Two physicians recently sued Hay, Kan.-based HaysMed, alleging issues in the noncompete clauses of their employment contracts. 

Gastro Health opens Texas location

Katy, Texas-based Gastro Health & Nutrition has opened a new clinic location in Cypress, Texas, according to a Dec. 31 report from Community Impact.

8 gastroenterologists in the headlines

Here are eight gastroenterologists who have made headlines in the last month:

3 hospital closures in December

Becker’s reported on three hospital closures in December, which could shift how ASCs in these markets operate. 

Drug wholesaler settles physician kickback, fraud allegations for $1.5M 

An Arkansas-based drug wholesaler will pay $1.5 million to settle allegations it violated the kickback laws through a scheme where it submitted fraudulent bills to federal workers compensation programs for pain creams. 

150+ new ASCs in 2024

Here are over 150 new ASCs that were announced or opened in 2024, as reported by Becker’s:

5 GI data breaches in 2024

Here are five gastroenterology data breaches to know from 2024: 

State-by-state breakdown of hospital, health system layoffs in 2024

Here is a state-by-state breakdown of hospital and health system layoffs that took place or were announced in 2024, as reported by Becker’s:

Aetna sues physician group alleging fraud scheme involving NSA's IDR process

Aetna has filed a lawsuit against Radiology Partners and Mori, Bean and Brooks, RP’s Jacksonville, Fla.-based affiliate, alleging a fraud scheme that resulted in overpayments totaling tens of millions of dollars, according to court documents obtained b…