Today's Top 20 Stories
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Effects of new ACG, ASGE colonoscopy guidelines 'unclear'
In August, the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy published updated guidelines regarding the quality indicators surrounding colonoscopy, according to a Sept. 12 report from the American Journal of Managed Care. -
5 solo practice recommendations for physicians
From being transparent to the proper Medicare setup, here are five important solo practice recommendations Becker's has heard from physicians across the nation this year. -
Cardiology practice files $15M defamation lawsuit against Salem Health
Oregon Heart Center, an independent cardiology practice in Salem, has filed a $15 million antitrust and defamation lawsuit against Salem Health, according to a Sept. 12 report from the Portland Business Journal.
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Medical device manufacturer pays $700K to resolve False Claim allegations
Medical device maker THD America has agreed to pay $700,000 to settle False Claim Act allegations that claim the company knowingly caused physicians to use incorrect codes to obtain inflated reimbursement from Medicare and state Medicaid programs for the use of its hemorrhoid removal system. -
FDA approves Johnson & Johnson GI treatment
The FDA has approved Johnson & Johnson's Tremfya to treat adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. -
Delaware physician pays $1M+ to settle fraud claims
A Wilmington, Del., physician agreed to pay $1,080,000 to resolve allegations that he violated the False Claims Act. -
Physician skeptical new UHC gold-card program 'will benefit providers or patients'
UnitedHealthcare is set to officially launch its gold-card program Oct. 1 in an effort to save physicians and patients time on prior authorization.
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Medicaid disenrollment surpasses 25M: 10 notes for ASC leaders
About 25.1 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of Aug. 23, according to new data from KFF. -
10 numbers making physicians optimistic
Here are 10 numbers showing signs of positive changes for physicians and the healthcare industry: -
Car crashes into Illinois medical office building
A woman has been transported to a hospital after crashing into a medical office building under remodel in Gurnee, Ill., according to a Sept. 11 report from the Lake and McHenry County Scanner. -
Specialties that spend the most, least time on EHRs
On average, physicians spend 5.8 hours working on EHRs for every eight hours they are treating patients, according to a Sept. 11 report from the American Medical Association.
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Why outpatient growth is key for HCA
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has an average of 13 outpatient facilities for each hospital, CEO Sam Hazen said at recent healthcare conferences. -
3 CMS moves shaking up the ASC landscape
Here are three recent updates by CMS that are impacting ASCs: -
What hospital closures mean for ASCs
In August alone there were five major hospital closures in the U.S. -
7 states behind ASCs' cardiology boom
Cardiology has seen rapid recent growth in the ASC space, largely driven by interest from private equity groups. -
MGMA offers 11 comments on CMS physician fee schedule
The Medical Group Management Association commented on CMS' calendar year 2025 physician fee schedule and quality payment program proposed rule. -
Massachusetts physician resolves allegations of opioid prescription violations
A Boston physician agreed to pay $25,000 in penalties to settle allegations that he violated the Controlled Substances Act. -
Essentia Health drops 2 Medicare Advantage plans
Beginning Jan. 1, Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health will no longer be in-network with UnitedHealthcare and Humana Medicare Advantage plans. -
West Virginia eyes loosening restrictions for optometrists
West Virginia lawmakers are looking into easing state occupational licensing regulations to allow workers from other states to work and address shortages in ophthalmologists, according to a Sept. 9 report from The Intelligencer. -
Average resident salary reaches $70K: 8 things to know
Average earnings for medical residents have grown just 27% over the last nine years, reaching an average of $70,000 in 2024, according to Medscape's "Resident Salary & Debt Report 2024," published Sept. 11.
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