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Crozer Health nixes ASC plans
Springfield Township, Pa.-based Crozer Health has nixed plans to reopen its shuttered Springfield campus's emergency department and medical center as an orthopedic ASC, according to a March 5 report from the Philadelphia Business Journal. -
Wisconsin physician sentenced to prison for selling prescriptions
A Fond du Lac, Wis.-based psychiatrist was sentenced to 48 months in prison and three years of supervised release for illegally distributing controlled substances and lying to federal agents. -
Doubling down on healthcare monopolies: 4 cases to know
In the last six months, health systems and the U.S. Justice Department have filed antitrust lawsuits and launched investigations, alleging monopolies against insurance providers, anesthesia providers and more. -
The clinic closures of 2024 and what they mean for ASCs
Hospitals are continuing to face financial hardships, and some are resorting to closing clinics or shuttering outpatient services. -
Physicians under arrest: 5 criminal cases in 2 weeks
Here are five physicians who have been arrested or charged with crimes, pleaded guilty or been sentenced recently, as reported by Becker's since Feb. 23: -
Physician sentenced for illegally dispensing prescriptions via telehealth
A former physician in California was sentenced to 37 months in prison for illegally dispensing prescriptions for controlled substances during telemedicine sessions. -
Duke University ASCs remove visitor restrictions
Durham, N.C.-based Duke University ASCs will lift patient visitation restrictions effective March 5, according to a March 4 report from WRAL News. -
The hospitals, health systems facing multimillion-dollar Stark law penalties
The federal government continues to stress that improper financial arrangements between hospitals and physicians can "compromise medical judgment and threaten the integrity of federal healthcare programs," according to a new report from law firm Bass, Berry and Sims. -
New Jersey ASC fined $76K for safety violations
The Center for Modern Surgery in Secaucus, N.J., has been fined $76,500 by the state Department of Health for more than a dozen safety violations, according to a March 4 report from NJ.com. -
Congress moves to halve physician pay cut: 3 things to know
Congress released a $460 billion spending package that would halve 2024's 3.4% Medicare pay cut for physicians to approximately 1.7%. -
Medical equipment company owner pleads guilty to $3.6M kickback scheme
A Florida man pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that defrauded Medicare and other benefit programs of at least $3.6 million. -
HCA, UPMC among most world's ethical health systems
For-profit ethical standards company the Ethisphere Institute has named the "world's most ethical companies" of 2024, adding four major health systems to the list. -
Physician pleads guilty to role in $13.7M fraud scheme
A physician has pleaded guilty to accepting kickbacks through a fraudulent telemarketing and medical supply scheme throughout Washington. -
What's happening with noncompetes?
Here are three recent noncompete moves that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 20: -
4 physician fraud schemes in 2 weeks
Here are four fraud cases involving physicians that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 12: -
New Jersey ASC group lobbies for improved Medicare payment policies
Members of the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to lobby for the benefits ASCs provide in increasing access to quality, affordable healthcare. -
10 cities with the worst physical, emotional health
Residents of Huntington, W.Va., have the worst physical and emotional well-being of any city in the U.S., according to a Feb. 27 report by personal finance website WalletHub. -
4 physician drug legal battles in 3 weeks
Here are four drug-related legal battles involving physicians that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 6: -
Justice Department recovers $1.8B from healthcare fraud in 2023
The U.S. Justice Department recovered approximately $2.69 billion in False Claims Act cases in 2023, the majority of which were related to healthcare fraud, according to a new report from law firm Bass, Berry and Sims. -
The highest paid med school president of 2024
A new report has revealed the 10 highest paid private college presidents, with one medical school leader topping the list, according to a Feb. 15 report from The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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