Author: Francesca Mathewes

Here are five numbers for ASC leaders and physicians to know about prior authorization in 2024:

Gastroenterology saw major industry-specific technological advancements in 2024 — especially when it comes to AI. 

In October, a North Carolina Supreme Court sent an ophthalmologist's lawsuit challenging state certificate-of-need laws back to trial with instructions for a much broader trial to determine the law's constitutionality. 

A Dec. 11 report by the Center for American Progress outlined recent controversy surrounding the FTC's attempt to ban noncompete agreements earlier in 2024, as well as several common types of clauses found in healthcare contracts between providers, payers and…

Here are 10 updates on UnitedHealth Group's Optum, the parent company of Deerfield, Ill.-based ASC chain SCA Health, in 2024.

Here are five major developments and breakthroughs in cardiology research and technology in 2024:

The California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology elected a new board of directors during its annual fall meeting held Oct. 26-27 in Newport Beach, Calif. 

Edward Viner, MD, retired acting chief of medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia and chief of medicine emeritus at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, N.J., died of acute myeloid leukemia at his home Dec. 1, according to a Dec. 10…

On Nov. 1, CMS finalized a 2.83% cut to its 2025 physician payment rule, marking another year of declining reimbursements. 

New York University's Langone Health in New York City has expanded its gastroenterology leadership team with the addition of two new hires.