From gold card programs to reimbursement cuts, physicians across several specialties have clashed with payers over 2024 due to major policy changes.
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U of Michigan hospital president steps down
Denny Martin, DO, has stepped down as president of Lansing-based University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing.
7 ASC closures in 2024: State-by-state breakdown
Here is a state-by-state breakdown of seven ASC closures Becker’s reported on in 2024:
ChristianaCare's new chief well-being officer on the need to support caregivers
Maureen Leffler, DO, chief well-being officer of Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare, has been in her new role for about a month, but she is already making progress in addressing workforce challenges and improving employee well-being.
Boston physician settles improper prescription allegations
A family medicine physician in Three Rivers, Mass., will pay $220,000 to settle allegations he prescribed controlled substances outside the usual course of professional practice.
Medline confidentially files for IPO
Medline Industries confidentially filed a proposed initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
A rocky month for anesthesia reimbursement policy
December has been a tumultuous month for anesthesia pay policy, as provider and public outrage has spurred two payers to reverse controversial reimbursement policies.
A rocky month for anesthesia reimbursement policy
December has been a tumultuous month for anesthesia pay policy, as provider and public outrage has spurred two payers to reverse controversial reimbursement policies.
Arizona clinic owners plead guilty to healthcare fraud
Two Arizona residents have pleaded guilty to defrauding the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Arizona’s Medicaid agency, through their behavioral health clinic.
16 cardiology practices to pay $17.7M+ for false claims allegations
Sixteen separate cardiology practices across 12 states have agreed to pay a total of more than $17.7 million to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals.
