Author: Patsy Newitt

Three big CMS moves have affected physician reimbursements in the last 10 years, according to VMG Health's 2023 mergers and acquisitions report released March 21:

ASC chains are looking to higher-acuity procedures over other growth strategies to facilitate revenue boosts, according to VMG Health's 2023 mergers and acquisitions report released March 21. 

From its reversal on the inpatient only list to removing procedures from the ASC-approved list, CMS seemingly has been erratic with its ASC policies. 

Physician group deals remained at elevated levels throughout 2022, according to VMG Health's 2023 mergers and acquisitions report released March 21. 

New York and Rhode Island consistently rank low on financial website WalletHub's annual list of worst states for physicians. 

Montana and Wisconsin consistently rank high on financial website WalletHub's annual list of best states for physicians. 

Meridian, Miss.-based physician Gregory Auzenne, MD, pleaded guilty to a federal charge in connection with a $1.5 billion nationwide pain cream fraud scheme, the Clarion Ledger reported March 20. 

The ASC at Hudson, Fla.-based Bonati Spine Institute has been shut down after the state suspended its license, the Tampa Bay Times reported March 17.

Becker's has reported on seven CEOs who have announced plans to step down in March. 

Former Escondido, Calif.-based anesthesiologist Leng Ky was sentenced to 17 years in prison for sexually assaulting patients while they were unconscious, the Times of San Diego reported March 16.