Fisherville, Va.-based Augusta Medical Group linked plans to consolidate three locations. Here are five things to know: 1. Augusta Medical Group is consolidating three care sites: Buena Vista Primary Care, Churchville Primary Care and Weyers Cave Urgent Care. Augusta Medical…
Author: Patsy Newitt
In August, two states advanced legislation expanding the scope of practice for non-physician providers. Here are the two moves: 1. In early August, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan piece of legislation allowing advanced practice registered nurses to practice…
Anesthesiologists are increasingly taking on leadership roles that extend well beyond clinical practice. From guiding state medical associations to pursuing political office, here are five anesthesiologist leadership appointments to know: 1. John Zerwas, MD, an anesthesiologist and seven-term state representative,…
Independent physicians face steeper challenges than ever before in ASC development. Raleigh, N.C.-based Compass Surgical Partners, an ASC company that has built more than 250 centers over the past 30 years, is now working to address those pressures head-on. Mark…
For Raleigh, N.C.-based Compass Surgical Partners, the key to ASC success is not scale alone. It is independence, intentional partnerships and agility. Independent physicians are on the decline, and staying independent is more difficult than ever. Small groups often struggle…
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On Dec. 15, CMS will launch a five-year prior authorization demonstration for certain ASC services in California, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Ohio, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Georgia and New York. According to a Sept. 3 CMS notice, the targeted procedure categories include:…
Two physicians, a laboratory CEO, and seven marketers have agreed to pay more than $6 million to settle allegations of a kickback scheme, the Justice Department said in a Sept. 8 news release. What happened?
Alejandro Badia, MD, orthopedic surgeon and founder of Miami-based OrthoNOW, has partnered with Redwood Growth Partners, according to a Sept. 3 news release. The collaboration with the investment and advisory firm is expected to accelerate OrthoNOW’s growth, with plans to…
Former gastroenterologist Zhi Alan Cheng, MD, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to seven sexual abuse charges, according to an Aug. 28 news release from Queens County. What happened?
ASCs continue to play a growing role in outpatient care delivery, but as the sector expands, so do legal and compliance risks. A recent wave of ASC lawsuits highlights three recurring themes: False claims and billing practices Billing compliance lawsuits…