Williamsville, N.Y.-based Great Lakes Cardiovascular has opened a new location in Olean, N.Y., according to a Nov. 12 report from the Olean Times Herald.
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Emergency physicians go unpaid at California hospital
Emergency department physicians at Daly City, Calif.-based Seton Medical Center, part of Alhambra, Calif.-based AMHC Healthcare, have gone unpaid due to the hospital’s contractor, NES Health, not providing payment, a spokesperson for Seaton told Becker…
12 recent healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements
From the Justice Department suing UnitedHealth Group over a proposed acquisition to an Indiana health system accusing Humana of withholding reimbursements, here are 12 healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements and legal developments that Becker’s has r…
What retail pharmacy closures spell for healthcare
As retail pharmacy giants such as CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid close stores across the U.S., the consequences for patient care and the impact on the pharmacy industry are becoming more apparent.
Reimbursement cuts hitting gastroenterology harder
Many leaders say gastroenterology is getting hit harder by reimbursement cuts and payer behavior than other specialties.
Mass General Brigham's new challenge aims to scale AI evaluation
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham is launching the Healthcare AI Challenge, a virtual and interactive series of events aimed at uniting healthcare professionals from across institutions to explore and assess AI technologies within realistic …
Baystate eliminates 134 leadership roles amid transformation
Baystate Health cut 134 leadership positions systemwide, reducing the workforce by less than 1% as part of a plan to transform the organization and return to financial stability.
The new era of Stark law, antikickback enforcement
Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act enforcement is entering a new era — turning away from enforcement of COVID-10 pandemic-era fraud, Law.com reported Nov. 7.
The physician 'breaking point'
On Nov. 1, CMS finalized its 2025 physician payment rule, which includes a 94 cent (2.83%) conversion factor decrease from 2024.
Meet the group making cancer trials more equitable in Minnesota
Among the many factors at play in overcoming cancer care gaps in the U.S., increased screening and access to care are top of mind. However, cancer trial participation is also crucial.
