Today's Top 20 Stories
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New York physician pleads guilty to selling oxycodone for cash
A physician in Larchmont, N.Y., has pleaded guilty to one count of illicitly distributing and dispensing oxycodone and other controlled substances. -
'Penalties of convenience' for electronic payments: 7 things to know
In an Oct. 16 opinion piece published in MedpageToday, Nehad Soloman, MD, a Glendale, Ariz.-based rheumatologist writes that fees for electronic fund transfers on payments made at medical practices "cut into practices' often razor-thin margins as they struggle to stay afloat after years of stagnating reimbursement." -
Anesthesiologist sues Florida hospital, alleging unsafe conditions in ASC
An anesthesiologist has sued Boynton Beach, Fla.-based Bethesda Hospital after he allegedly slipped and fell in an ASC, Boca News Now reported Oct. 14.
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Physician sues Pennsylvania ASC over alleged wrongful termination
Dermatologist Barbara Vail, MD, is suing Doylestown, Pa.-based Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Center and its parent companies, along with two executives, alleging wrongful termination, according to court documents accessed via Justia. -
ASC physician lawsuit could upend North Carolina CON policy
The North Carolina Supreme Court's recent ruling on a physician's certificate-of-need lawsuit could lead to an unraveling of the policy, NBC affiliate WRAL reported Oct. 18. -
5 cardiology suits in 4 months
Here are five lawsuits involving cardiologists since July 1, as reported by Becker's: -
What's happened since Colorado ASC shuttered amid physician departures
Patients are facing obstacles to secure care after CommonSpirit Vascular Surgery Penrose, a clinic inside Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo., was forced to close after providers departed.
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Idaho heart institute adds Dr. Ryan Longmore
Pocatello, Idaho-based Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute added Ryan Longmore, DO, to its staff, according to an Oct. 21 report by East Idaho News. -
What 5 leaders have to say about projected physician shortages
By the end of 2024, the U.S. is predicted to see a shortage of 64,000 physicians, according to research from McKinsey & Co. -
Developer buys Arizona vacant medical office building
Real estate developer Meridian has purchased a vacant, 94,569-square-foot medical building in Tucson, Ariz. -
UPMC closes practice, leaving town without a physician
UPMC has shuttered a practice in Emlenton, Pa., leaving the 650-person borough without a physician, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Oct. 20.
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Stool testing could reduce need for post-polypectomy colonoscopies: 5 things to know
Annual fecal immunochemical test-based surveillance could be as effective as colonoscopies in reducing long-term colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, according to a recent study published in Gastroenterology. The approach could significantly decrease the overall use of colonoscopies. -
Is Optum's rumored Surgery Partners deal a 'step toward monopolization' of ASCs?
UnitedHealth Group, parent company of Optum, has set its sights on acquiring Brentwood, Tenn.-based ASC operator Surgery Partners, leaving industry leaders concerned about the potential effects. -
West Virginia medical groups sue state over expanded 'scope of practice'
The West Virginia State Medical Association and the West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons have filed a lawsuit asking the state court to enjoin a new rule, supported by the West Virginia Board of Optometry and signed in March by the state's governor, that allows optometrists to perform some eyelid procedures and surgeries, according to an Oct. 20 report from the American Medical Association. The suit also seeks an immediate injunction to halt the practice. -
Study finds racial disparities in post-op pain management: 6 things to know
Black patients may be more likely to be given oral opioids and less likely to be given certain multimodal analgesia options than white patients, according to research published by the American Society of Anesthesiologists on Oct. 20. -
Christus Health launches joint venture with ASC
Irving, Texas-based Christus Health and Kerrville (Texas) Surgery Center have finalized a joint venture as Christus Surgery Center. -
Independent ophthalmology practice joins Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist after shuttering facility
A 45-year-old private ophthalmology practice in Lexington, N.C., has partnered with the Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Wake Eye Institute and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, according to an Oct. 21 report from The Dispatch. -
Could ASCs be more equipped for supply chain crises?
Many ASCs are encountering difficulties in obtaining IV fluids following the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, which damaged a Baxter International facility in Marion, N.C., responsible for producing 60% of the country's IV fluid supply. Yet they are often finding ways to obtain and use IV fluids in ways hospitals may fall short. -
Bankruptcies, layoffs and closures: The big decisions facing healthcare leaders
ASC leaders are keeping a close eye on the evolving healthcare industry as leaders persevere through bankruptcies, layoffs and closures to help recover from challenges and drive operational performance. -
The healthcare legislation taking center stage in 2024
From state colonoscopy changes to new malpractice legislation, here are 16 pieces of healthcare legislation physicians are watching in 2024:
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