Author: Patsy Newitt

Becker’s has reported on four physician fraud cases since July 21: 1. Harrisburg-based Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania has agreed to pay $790,000 to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims to Medicare. Between Sept. 1, 2018, and April 7, 2025,…

Pelto Health Partners launched three years ago with a mission to preserve physician independence in an increasingly consolidated healthcare environment.  The group was born from a collaboration among three physician-owned orthopedic groups — Durham, N.C-based EmergeOrtho, Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy and Seattle-based…

Cardiology is undergoing rapid consolidation, fueled by growing private equity interest and structural changes in physician employment.  Here are eight key numbers that illustrate the pace and scope of this shift: 1. The number of PE-backed cardiology platforms has more…

CMS has released its proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, and it includes several key changes that could significantly impact gastroenterologists.  The American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recently broke down…

Here’s a breakdown of the five biggest ASC companies, based on the most recent available information: United Surgical Partners International Tenet Healthcare-owned USPI is the largest ASC company in the country, with at least an 8.1% share of the market.…

As the world’s largest healthcare company, UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of Optum and ASC chain SCA Health, continues to shape the U.S. healthcare landscape. A newly published report, titled the “Sunlight Report,” offers a look into UnitedHealth’s corporate structure…

As ASCs continue to proliferate and consolidate, both hospitals and physician groups are rethinking their strategies to remain financially viable and competitive. Marc Greenberg, MD, an orthopedic surgeon in Baltimore, Md., joined Becker’s to discuss the incentives behind shared ownership…

Many physician leaders are struggling with the paradox of insurance companies and private equity firms acquiring physician practices, while physicians themselves are barred by Stark law from owning or referring to healthcare entities in which they have a financial interest.…

Menocal Family Practice, an affiliate of Privia Health, will permanently close its Salisbury, Md., office on July 25, the practice announced in an Instagram post. “This decision was not made lightly,” the post reads. “We understand the trust you’ve placed…

Private equity may bring capital, scale and infrastructure to physician groups, but it can’t replace physician control. Without buy-in from physicians, even the most well-funded deal can unravel. During the session “What Physicians Should Know Before Selling to Private Equity”…