Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Judge tosses lawsuit claiming UnitedHealthcare, MultiPlan colluded to slash anesthesia pay

A federal judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit from Rocky Point, N.Y.-based Long Island Anesthesiologists who alleged that UnitedHealthcare and MultiPlan conspired to slash reimbursement rates by more than 80% following the implementation of the No Surprises Act in January 2022, according to court documents accessed by Becker’s. Here are five more notes to know: 1. […]

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HSS opens two New Jersey ASCs

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has opened new ASCs in Paramus and Mahwah, both in New Jersey, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. HSS Paramus—Midland Avenue, features 23 exam rooms and employs physicians specializing in injuries or conditions of the foot and ankle, hand and upper extremities, hip and knee and […]

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What CareMax’s bankruptcy means for the industry

CareMax filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Nov. 17, triggering a  restructuring of the business, including divestment of major assets such as its MSO and clinic operations, according to an April 1 blog post from VMG Health.  Here are nine things to know about the bankruptcy: 1. To streamline operations and address debt, CareMax sold […]

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9 physicians facing fraud cases in 1 month

Becker’s has reported on nine physicians who are facing fraud cases in the last month: 

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Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins cardiologist dies at 87

Francis Cost, MD, of Hagerstown, Md., a renowned cardiologist, died April 7, according to an obituary published by Herland-Mail Media April 9.  Dr. Howard earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland Medical School in Baltimore. He went on to complete an internship at Mercy Hospital, also in Baltimore, and a medical residency at […]

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Michigan physician files for bankruptcy, delaying $551K defamation judgment

David Stockman, MD, has filed for Chapter 11 protection on behalf of the Michigan Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine, which he owns. The filing delays a court from entering a $551,800 arbitration award to Russell Bush, MD, whom Dr. Stockman was found to have defamed and intentionally harmed, M Live reported April 8. What […]

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Cardiologists divided on industry’s surge in private equity

Disagreement arose over how an increase in private equity activity will affect the field of cardiology during a forum held by the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session 2025 in Chicago, Medscape reported April 9.  Of the 342 cardiology clinics that have been acquired in the past decade, more than 94% of acquisitions occurred during […]

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3 states revising noncompete laws

New noncompete statues in Virginia, Arkansas and Wyoming will go into effect this summer, according to an April 3 report by The National Law Review. Here’s an overview of each new statute: 1. Virginia: 2. Arkansas: 3. Wyoming: 

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Orthopedic groups break ground on Louisiana ASC

U.S. Orthopaedic Partners and Mid State Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center began construction on an ASC in Alexandria, La. The ASC will expand access to orthopedic procedures, improve surgical efficiency and offer patients an alternative to hospital-based care, according to an April 8 news release from USOP.  The center includes eight operating suites, robotic-assisted technology, […]

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Nurse pleads guilty to stealing pain meds at Connecticut ASC

Kristen Carotenuto, of Stamford, Conn., has pleaded guilty to tampering with vials of hydromorphone and fentanyl at an ASC where she worked as a nurse.  According to an April 7 news release by the Department of Justice, in December 2024 Ms. Carotenuto removed several vials, each containing hydromorphone or fentanyl, from a secure storage area […]

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