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Pioneer Valley Ophthalmic Consultants patients' data compromised by 2 breaches

Greenfield, Mass.-based Pioneer Valley Ophthalmic Consultants has filed a notice of data breach with the Vermont attorney general following a data security incident at third-party vendor Alta Medical Management, according to a June 12 update written by…

Supreme Court false claims ruling could raise stakes for physician billing

The Supreme Court voted unanimously to reopen two false claims cases, issuing an opinion that could expand antifraud statute scope, Medscape reported June 13. 

Cardiologist hourly wage vs. minimum wage in 20 states

The mean hourly wage for cardiologists across the U.S. is $202.56, according to the Bureau of Labor Statics, which is significantly higher than the minimum wage in each state.

New Jersey lifts COVID-19 vaccine rule for hospital workers

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order lifting the state’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement for workers at regulated healthcare settings, his office said in a June 12 news release. 

New York hospital unveils $70M tower

Rochester, N.Y.-based Highland Hospital unveiled a new $70 million patient tower that added four levels to the hospital’s southwest wing.

Wyoming hospital promotes CFO to CEO after 10-month search

Powell (Wyo.) Valley Hospital has had some trouble finding someone to take the reins; but their third attempt to find a CEO proved successful with an in-house candidate, the Powell Tribune reported June 13. 

Aideo, Surgical Notes partner for AI medical coding

Artificial intelligence-powered coding services provider Aideo Technologies has partnered with Surgical Notes, a leader in providing billing solutions for ASCs, to bring AI-powered medical coding workflow and productivity solutions to the ASC market.&n…

Physician indicted in $4M+ Medicare fraud scheme

Physician David Becerril, MD, has been charged with 16 counts for his role in a telemarketing scheme that allegedly defrauded Medicare of more than $4 million. 

Tennessee ASC to be converted into emergency, behavioral health facility

The city of Knoxville, Tenn., has invested $70 million to convert a series of buildings into a new public safety complex. Part of the renovation will involve converting the 25,000-square-foot St. Mary’s ASC into an urgent care and behavioral health fac…

8 recent RCM mergers and acquisitions

Here are eight revenue cycle management mergers, acquisitions and partnerships reported by Becker’s in 2023: