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Importance of Relations Between Surgeons, ASCs and PCPs to the Success of a Center

Written by Staff
Q: How important are relations between your surgeons, the surgery center and primary care physicians to the success of your center? Does the strategy of hospitals employing primary care physicians make sense?
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Medicare Contractor to Pay U.S. $2.1 Million to Resolve Excessive Outlier Payments

Written by Stephanie Wasek
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBS-T) has agreed to pay the United States $2.1 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act, the Justice Department has announced. BCBS-T, which is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tenn., operates as Riverbend Government Benefit Administrators.
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RMC MedStone Capital Names Doug Johnson Chief Operating Officer

Written by Staff
Michael Lipomi, president of RMC MedStone Capital, announced today that Doug Johnson has joined the company as chief operating officer. Mr. Johnson is a seasoned professional and administrator with more than 30 years in the healthcare industry, working in many capacities at all levels of freestanding and system institutions and holding leadership positions in both rural and urban healthcare organizations.
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Massachusetts Governor Signs Bill Intended to Control Gifts to Providers

Written by Rob Kurtz
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a bill (S. 2863) into law which includes a section requiring pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers to report any payment or gift of more than $50 made to a healthcare professional.
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3 Design and Construction Models to Consider

Written by John A. Marasco, AIA, NCRB
As an informed consumer you should understand the various design and construction methods you have at your disposal and their associated pros and cons.
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