Author: Patsy Newitt

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…

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…

Here are 10 numbers on the CRNA workforce, according to a white paper from Medicus Healthcare Solutions published May 21. 1. There are an estimated 67,700 CRNAs in the United States, about 200 per 100,000 people. 2. Employment for CRNAs…

As consolidation pressures mount and insurer contracts squeeze independent practices, some physicians are finding an unlikely ally in employer-built health plans.  Carl Schuessler, co-founder and managing principal of Mitigate Partners, joined Becker’s to discuss how these plans could be a…