Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Physicians, marketers across 5 states to pay $1.5M to settle kickback allegations

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Physicians and marketers in five states agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle false claims allegations stemming from a laboratory kickback scheme.

  2. 3 organizations taking on shuttering ASCs

    Claire Wallace -
    In the last year, three major healthcare providers have taken on ASCs from shuttering providers and management groups: 

  3. Colorado anesthesiologist arrested for alleged patient abuse

    Patsy Newitt -
    A Colorado anesthesiologist was arrested for alleged unlawful sexual contact, local NBC affiliate 9News reported April 1. 

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  1. United Digestive names Dr. Neal Patel as CEO

    Carly Behm -
    Neal Patel, MD, is the new CEO of United Digestive.

  2. 6 hospital closures in 1 month

    Patsy Newitt -
    As more hospitals close amid financial headwinds, ASCs might need to be prepared for patient volume shifts. 

  3. HCA's CEO-to-worker pay ratio 

    Patsy Newitt -
    The highest paid executive at Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare was paid 356 times more than the health system's median employee in 2023, according to a March 15 proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

  4. 1st reverse total shoulder arthroplasty using Apple Vision Pro performed at AdventHealth ASC

    Claire Wallace -
    G. Russell Huffman, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopedic Institute, has completed the first reverse total shoulder arthroplasty using the Apple Vision Pro. 

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  1. Saint Alphonsus acquires ASC from closing medical group

    Claire Wallace -
    Boise, Idaho-based Saint Alphonsus will acquire Saltzer Health's ASC and two urgent care centers as the provider shutters its operations in the area, according to an April 1 report from CBS affiliate Idaho News.

  2. The biggest threat to gastroenterology

    Riz Hatton -
    In 2021, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force began recommending colorectal cancer screening to start at age 45. However, some patients are still delaying screening. 

  3. Washington bill authorizes certified anesthesiologist assistants

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5184, introducing certified anesthesiologist assistant licensure, according to an April 1 report by The Ritz Herald.

  4. Intermountain Idaho physician group shutters

    Patsy Newitt -
    Intermountain Health's physician group Saltzer Health in Nampa, Idaho, closed March 29, a spokesperson said in a statement shared with Becker's.

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  1. UCLA Health acquires hospital, ASC from HCA Healthcare

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    UCLA Health acquired West Hills Hospital and Medical Center, which includes a freestanding ASC, from HCA Healthcare.

  2. Optometrist sues former employer for gender discrimination, retaliation

    Claire Wallace -
    Optometrist Alana Curatola, OD, has filed a gender discrimination and workplace retaliation lawsuit against Sequim, Wash.-based Northwest Eye Surgeons alleging she was fired the day after returning back to work from parental leave, according to an April 1 report from Medscape.

  3. 5 ways Permanente Medical Group has overcome physician shortages

    Claire Wallace -
    While physician shortages have hit practices nationwide over the last four years, one practice bucked trends and saw a record-setting hiring boom in 2023, according to an April 1 report from the American Medical Association. 

  4. Walgreens' VillageMD exits Nevada

    Patsy Newitt -
    Walgreens-owned VillageMD will exit Nevada and will shutter its six clinics in the state, a spokesperson told Becker's. 

  5. The 10 highest-paying states for women in STEM

    Claire Wallace -
    New Jersey has been named the highest-paying state for women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics professions, according to data from bioconvergence company Cytena. 

  6. Banner Health to build 3-story medical office building with ASC

    Claire Wallace -
    Phoenix-based Banner Health has submitted an application to construct a three-story medical office building in Scottsdale, Ariz., according to a March 28 report from Hoodline. 

  7. 11 states with the fewest Medicare-certified ASCs

    Riz Hatton -
    Vermont is the state with the fewest Medicare-certified ASCs.

  8. Gastroenterologist depression and burnout by the numbers 

    Patsy Newitt -
    Medscape laid out key statistics on gastroenterologist mental health in its "Gastroenterologist Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2024" published March 8. 

  9. Healthcare CEO pay: 10 notes

    Patsy Newitt -
    Here are 10 key notes about healthcare CEO pay:

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