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How colonoscopy costs have changed: ASCs vs. HOPDs

The average cost to undergo a colonoscopy in the U.S. in 2024 is $1,608, according to data from Sidecar Health — but how does that change depending on where the procedure is done?

MedPAC pushes Congress to require ASC cost data

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) in its biannual report recommended that ASCs should be required by Congress to submit cost data.

8 notes on the nation's geriatrician shortage and what's driving it

Adults 65 and older account for nearly half of hospital admissions, and while this group is expected to grow nearly 40% within the decade, the nation faces a significant shortage of physicians specializing in care for older adults, according to data fe…

California hospital to lay off 62

AHMC’s San Gabriel (Calif.) Valley Medical Center is laying off 62 employees, according to regulatory documents filed with the state March 13.

Change hack raises bigger questions for healthcare security

The Feb. 21 cyberattack on Change Healthcare is raising questions about how prepared healthcare is when it comes to cybersecurity, Politico reported March 18. 

No sign of brain injuries in 'Havana syndrome' patients: NIH

Two new federal studies found no significant evidence of brain injury among more than 80 patients with ”Havana syndrome,” The Washington Post reported March 18. 

New York hospital staffing citations climb to 18

As of March 15, the New York State Department of Health has cited 18 hospitals for violations of the state’s clinical staffing law.

Nursing students stuck in licensing limbo after degree scheme

A year after the federal government came down on fraudulent for-profit schools, some students are stuck in licensing limbo, the Miami Herald reported March 17.

Ohio State to build $183M medical office, outpatient center

The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is set to begin construction on a $183 million outpatient campus in Powell, Ohio, according to a March 15 report by NBC4i.com. 

12 key legal issues impacting health systems

1. Increased government interest in False Claims Act, Stark Act and related issues. In 2023, the U.S. government and whistleblowers were involved in 543 False Claims Act settlements and judgments. This is the highest number recorded in a single year, w…