Author: Patsy Newitt

Here are eight gastroenterologists who have made headlines in the last month:

Becker's reported on three hospital closures in December, which could shift how ASCs in these markets operate. 

An Arkansas-based drug wholesaler will pay $1.5 million to settle allegations it violated the kickback laws through a scheme where it submitted fraudulent bills to federal workers compensation programs for pain creams. 

Aetna has filed a lawsuit against Radiology Partners and Mori, Bean and Brooks, RP's Jacksonville, Fla.-based affiliate, alleging a fraud scheme that resulted in overpayments totaling tens of millions of dollars, according to court documents obtained by Becker's. 

As anesthesia reimbursements continue to sink, many leaders are concerned about the potential ripple effects on patients, physicians and ASCs. 

Tenet Healthcare's United Surgical Partners International is the largest ASC chain in the country by number of physicians. 

Amazon Medical has been sued by the family of a late California man, who allegedly died after a virtual healthcare visit with the company. 

In 2024, major developments in insurance and healthcare policies have sparked significant changes affecting ASCs and physicians. 

Optum and home health provider Amedisys have extended the deadline for their proposed $3.3 billion merger amid a legal challenge from the Department of Justice. 

Tenet's United Surgical Partners International and Optum's SCA Health are the two largest ASC chains by number of centers.