Today's Top 20 Stories
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Arkansas ophthalmologist, former state legislator dies at 92
Morriss Henry, MD, a pioneer in eye care and former Arkansas senator, died Sept. 8, Talk Business & Politics reported Sept. 9. -
Cardiologist sentenced to prison for 2nd child pornography case
A Suffolk County,N.Y.-based cardiologist has been sentenced to prison after admitting to having child pornography on his computer, News 12 Long Island reported Sept 9. -
Modern Heart & Vascular Institute adds Dr. Mayank Agarwal
Humble, Texas-based Modern Heart and Vascular has added Mayank Agarwal, MD, to its staff.
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'We want that yesterday:' The case for endoscopy technician programs
When Gottumukkala Raju, MD, an endoscopist and professor of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition with the University of Texas MD Cancer Center in Houston first set out to establish a standardized endoscopy technician program in 2015, he was met with a wave of support from the university and physicians alike. -
American College of Gastroenterology latest to criticize UHC
The American College of Gastroenterology's prior-authorization task force is the latest professional group to criticize UnitedHealthcare's new gold-card program. -
The intensifying threats ASCs can't overlook
Here are three growing threats that continue to plague ASCs: -
Who gets hurt in the physician acquisition frenzy?
As healthcare consolidation persists and physicians are increasingly pushed toward employed models, physicians and their patients are forced to manage the fallout of these industry shifts.
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The state on the brink of a GI boom
Illinois could be a promising state for gastroenterology practices looking to open or grow, after the state's governor signed an expansive piece of colonoscopy legislation. -
The 20 happiest states in America
Hawaii has been crowned the happiest state in America for 2024, up from second place in 2023, according to WalletHub's annual "Happiest States in America" list, published Sept. 9. -
Kentucky medical office building to move into vacated mall space
An empty shopping-center space in Middletown, Ky., has earned city council approval to be converted to a medical office building, according to a Sept. 9 report from the Journal-News. -
Colonoscopy's new gold standard
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with more than 150,000 patients diagnosed and treated annually, spurring support of gastroenterologists for updated CRC screening guidelines.
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Physician pay: 10 critical insights
Physician pay is not keeping up with rising practice costs. -
New Jersey eye group adds 7th ASC
New Providence, N.J.-based PRISM Vision Group added an ASC in Maryland to its network. -
UVA Health faculty call for removal of physician CEO, dean
Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health faculty have signed a no-confidence letter against two physician leaders, The Cavalier Daily reported Sept. 5. -
5 ASC closures in 2024
Becker's has reported on five ASC closures so far in 2024. -
Epic's unprecedented growth in 5 numbers
EHR vendor Epic has seen massive growth in the last few years, and some leaders are worried about potential antitrust issues. -
Company pays $700K for allegedly urging colorectal surgeons to violate the False Claims Act
Natick, Mass.-based medical device company THD America and its parent company will pay $700,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. -
$8M ASC to open in Alabama
An $8 million ASC is coming to Vestavia Hills, Ala., according to a Sept. 8 report from the Birmingham Business Journal. -
Florida man pleads guilty for multimillion-dollar healthcare fraud, kickback scheme
A man in Miami Beach, Fla., pleaded guilty to his role in a $4.2 million durable medical equipment fraud scheme. -
42K-square-foot medical office built in Las Vegas
A 42,000-square-foot medical office building has been completed in Las Vegas, according to a Sept. 9 report from REBusiness Online.
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