A Missouri pain management physician will pay $1.2 million to resolve allegations that he and his company knowingly submitted false claims to Medicare and Medicaid.
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Matt Mazurek, MD, assistant clinical professor of anesthesiology at St. Raphael's Campus of Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital, joined Becker's to discuss how physician shortages will transform care access.
A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss claims that the former president, CFO and partial owner of Cardiac Imaging violated Stark law, according to court documents.
Fresno, Calif.-based Community Regional Medical Center will receive a $1.2 million settlement from Inspire Health Medical Group for allegations that neurosurgeons planned a walkout in 2021 but gave the system less than 32 hours notice.
Jerry Tillinger, CEO of US Digestive Health, joined Becker' to discuss his key tips for maintaining good relationships with payers.
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The gastroenterology industry has experienced an increase in colonoscopy demand as the recommended age for screening continues to lower and colorectal cancer cases continue to rise.
Here are three lawsuits involving physicians and illegal drug prescription that Becker's has reported on in the last month:
Colonoscopies can be performed in ASCs or hospitals, but there are different considerations when deciding the best setting for the procedure.
In 2024, 28% of physicians have a net worth ranging between $2 million and $4.9 million, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Wealth and Debt Report," published June 12.
Matt Kraemer, administrator of Northern Arizona Healthcare in Flagstaff, joined Becker's to discuss his team's strategy in handling the obstacle of rising overhead paired with stagnating ASC reimbursements.