Today's Top 20 Stories
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AdventHealth to open cardiology practice in Georgia
AdventHealth Medical Group is set to open a cardiology practice in Dalton, Ga. -
15% of claims denied regardless of prior authorization: 5 notes
Approximately 15% of all medical claims sent to insurers are denied, including claims that were pre-approved, according to a recent report by healthcare solutions and research company Premier. -
Dr. Jennifer Dickerson named lead physician of heart team at OhioHealth
OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital appointed Jennifer Dickerson, MD, as lead physician of its heart and vascular team.
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Gastroenterologist's Medicaid payments suspended amid fraud allegations
The Office of Medicaid Inspector General has suspended payments for a gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Ark., amid an investigation into fraud allegations, Arkansas Business reported March 26. -
How gastroenterologists can stay independent
Physicians crave independence, but what does it take to maintain it? -
Anesthesiologist group files 5th brief challenging No Surprises Act
The American Society of Anesthesiologists, along with other physician groups, has filed its fifth amicus brief supporting Texas Medical Association's lawsuit challenging the federal government's implementation of the No Surprises Act. -
The biggest disruptors to the ASC industry
ASCs around the country are facing two major care disruptors: Rising labor costs and anesthesia provider shortages.
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Where noncompetes could be banned next
Maine is poised to be the next state to ban noncompete agreements, the National Law Review reported March 25. -
Where will the physician shortage be the most dire?
Growth in physician demand is expected to be the highest in the South and West by 2036, according to a recent report from the Association of American Medical Colleges. -
3 GI firsts in 2024
Here are three firsts in the gastroenterology industry, as reported by Becker's this year: -
Fujifilm endoscopic imaging device gets clearance
Fujifilm received 510(k) clearance for its CAD Eye artificial intelligence-powered detection system for endoscopic imaging, the company said in a March 20 news release.
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5 power players in gastroenterology
Here are five gastroenterologists to know: -
Louisiana is the most-stressed state — here's why
Louisiana was found to be the state with the highest stress levels among its population, according to a report by personal finance website WalletHub. -
US faces potential shortage of 86,000 physicians by 2036: AAMC
The total shortage of physicians in the U.S. could reach between 13,500 and 86,000 physicians by 2036, according to a recent report from the Association of American Medical Colleges. -
The physician shortage by specialty
By 2036, the U.S. could see a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians, according to a recent report from the Association of American Medical Colleges. -
5 statistics on ASC leader pay
Here are five statistics on ASC leader pay from the 2023 OR Manager survey: -
Michigan physician accused of assault
A lawsuit has been filed against Saginaw, Mich.-based Arun Veera, MD, and Covenant Healthcare, accusing the physician of sexual assault and the health system of turning a blind eye, MLive reported March 25. -
Inside CVS' physician acquisition strategy
CVS Health is one of the top contenders in the race to acquire physicians. -
South Carolina ASC breaks rules
When reviewing survey answers from employees, Ann Lewis, CEO of CareSouth Carolina, was surprised to see "purple gets ugly" and multiple other responses saying they were "bored" of their uniforms. -
What's new with Optum?
Here's what's new with healthcare giant Optum in 2024:
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