Category: ROOT

ASCs prepare for the Trump administration: 5 notes

President-elect Donald Trump will take office for the second time in January, and ASC leaders are preparing amid his plans to appoint a swath of new leaders to oversee aspects of the healthcare system.

Tennessee pharmacist charged with healthcare fraud, identity theft

Philip Hall, a 48-year-old pharmacist of Jamestown, Tenn., has been arrested and charged with six counts of aggravated identity theft and nine counts of healthcare fraud.

New Jersey hospital promotes CFO, CMO

Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, N.J., appointed two new executives Dec. 26.

5 notes for anesthesia groups heading into 2025

The anesthesia industry faced  certain obstacles and industry-changing events in 2024, from provider shortages to reimbursement challenges and emerging technology. 

Epic + Oracle Health: 20 things to know ahead of 2025

Epic Systems and Oracle Health are anticipating big years in 2025.

Tennessee hospital to reopen under new ownership: 4 things to know

Greensboro, N.C.-based BradenHealth has acquired Perry Community Hospital in Linden, Tenn., with plans to rebuild the facility and restore its services.

Why this new ASC developer champions physician independence over hospital ownership

Ker Leader Medical, a new ASC development company, is dedicated to preserving physician autonomy and promoting ASC independence.

4 states with CON changes to watch in 2025

Certificate-of-need laws, which regulate the development of healthcare facilities, have been the subject of controversy in some states where healthcare leaders and legislators view them as stifling competition in the healthcare sector. 

An OhioHealth leader's journey from high school employee to the C-suite

Tristan Hall, senior vice president and CHRO of Columbus-based OhioHealth, began his journey with the system as a high school student — an experience that has significantly shaped his approach to associate engagement and organizational culture. 

Healthcare company to pay $15.2 million for fraud, kickback scheme

An Elevance-backed healthcare company based in Puerto Rico — MMM Holdings — has agreed to pay more than $15 million to resolve allegations that it violated kickback laws through a gift card incentive program intended to induce Medicare enrollments…