Becker’s has reported on six physician practice closures since Sept. 1.
1. A Paramus, N.J., clinic and its operator were ordered to halt all operations after a judge issued a temporary injunction against a man accused of posing as a physician. Imran Rasid, operator of the Stress Reduction Clinic, allegedly misrepresented himself as “Dr. Imran Rasid, MD, PhD, Board Certified Therapist” despite never holding a New Jersey license to practice medicine, psychology, counseling, therapy or addiction treatment.
2. Allegheny Health Network is closing a primary care practice in New Kensington, Pa. Mark Kerr, a member of Teamsters Local 30, said that prior to the closure announcement, seven of the 12 practice employees voted to join the union, which he believes led AHN to close the practice.
“There’s really no reason to close the office, other than they don’t want to have a unionized workforce,” Mr. Kerr said. “Hospitals across the country are unionizing because they’re underpaid, understaffed and tired of it.”
3. Fisherville, Va.-based Augusta Medical Group announced plans to consolidate three locations. The sites include: Buena Vista Primary Care, Churchville Primary Care and Weyers Cave Urgent Care. Augusta Medical Group operates under Augusta Health, a regional health system anchored by Augusta Health–Main Campus in Fisherville and several other community care sites.
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