Patsy Newitt

Here are four organizations that have recently inked deals to sell ASCs.

ASCs are historically reimbursed at lower levels than hospital outpatient departments, despite being considered by many in healthcare to be a high-quality and low-cost site of care. 

Seven hospitals and health systems have announced plans to lay off employees in the last 20 days amid financial issues and payer contract obstacles. 

A physician in Yuma, Ariz., who pleaded not guilty to seven counts of sexual abuse and assault is facing new charges from patients, local CBS affiliate AZFamily reported April 23. 

A fired resident of Iowa City-based University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is contesting his medical license suspension in court, Iowa Capital Dispatch reported April 22. 

The Federal Trade Commission has banned noncompete clauses for most U.S. workers, The Washington Post reported April 23. 

Here are four physician fraud cases Becker's has reported on since April 8:

Physicians are continuing to migrate to employed models as practice costs rise. 

As practice costs rise, many physician leaders are concerned about cuts in CMS reimbursements.

Aetna will no longer provide additional payment for physical status modifier 3-5 on anesthesia claims, according to an April 19 post by medical revenue cycle management group Coronis Health.