Benjamin Levy III, MD, a gastroenterologist at University of Chicago Medicine, joined Becker’s to discuss strategies to safeguard physician autonomy as gastroenterology practices undergo increasing consolidation. Editor’s note: This interview was edited lightly for clarity and length. Question: What are…
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As pressures mount on independent physicians and health systems, a new model is reshaping ASC development: the three-way joint venture. This structure, typically uniting a health system, a physician group, and an ASC management company, aligns interests across care while…
Here are three physician fraud cases Becker’s has reported on in the last month: 1. Niranjan Mittal, MD, a New York City-based cardiologist, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for his role in a healthcare fraud and bribery scheme.…
As certified registered nurse anesthetists gain broader authority to practice independently in many states, and as anesthesia workforce shortages deepen, more ASCs are adopting CRNA-only anesthesia models. Dan Zahumensky, administrator of Seattle-based Proliance Surgeons’ ENT service line and executive director…
As surgical volumes surge and competition for talent intensifies, ASCs are rethinking how they cultivate the next generation of leaders. From emotional intelligence to formal training, three ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss their best practices in developing future leaders. …
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From bundled payments to measurable outcomes, two ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss their best practices in leveraging payer relationships. Question: How can ASCs leverage partnerships with payers to create more sustainable reimbursement structures? Editor’s note: These responses were edited…
As healthcare giants like Optum move to acquire gastroenterology groups, the landscape of GI care is rapidly evolving. Benjamin Levy III, MD, a gastroenterologist at University of Chicago Medicine, joined Becker’s to discuss how consolidation is reshaping practice operations. Question:…
Two Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic surgeons have filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, its nonprofit foundation, and affiliated ASCs alleging defamation, retaliation, sex discrimination and other unlawful actions, according to lawsuit documents accessed by Becker’s. What happened?…
Irene Oshiyoye, former CEO of a Farmington, Mich.-based physician group, agreed to pay $250,000 to settle allegations of defrauding Medicare and Medicaid, according to a Sept. 12 news release from the Justice Department. What happened?
From regulatory hurdles to misperceptions about competition, three ASC leaders spoke with Becker’s about what they see as the most misunderstood aspects of ASC ownership. Question: What is the most misunderstood aspect of ASC ownership by policymakers or hospital systems?…