Eric Haeger, MD, of Brewster, Wash., pleaded guilty Dec. 17 to adulterating and misbranding medical devices with intent to defraud or mislead, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington. What happened?
Author: Patsy Newitt
California has the highest hourly mean wage for registered nurses in the U.S,, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are the 10 states with the highest annual average salary for nurses: Here are 10 states with…
Here are 10 top-read news stories about ASCs and physician practices since Jan. 1: 1. On Oct. 1, a new UnitedHealthcare policy went into effect, cutting reimbursements to certified registered nurse anesthetists by 15%. The policy update was issued on…
As physician employment accelerates, anesthesia leaders say the biggest pressure points are structural rather than clinical. Anesthesiologist Jason Hennes, MD, founder of anesthesia data and scheduling platform Anesthesia Data Services, joined Becker’s to discuss the workforce trends shaping how groups…
A federal grand jury indicted California-based Done Global and Florida-based Mindful Mental Wellness for their alleged roles in a scheme to illegally distribute Adderall and commit healthcare fraud, according to a Dec. 16 news release from the Justice Department. What…
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Private equity investors are continuing to invest into physician specialties, driven by supply constraints, outpatient migration and cash flow, according to a Nov. 18 report from Focus Investment Bankers. Here’s a look into why each physician specialty is drawing investor…
Cleveland-based MetroHealth System has appointed John Vargo, MD, as chair of its department of medicine, according to a Dec. 15 news release. Dr. Vargo joined MetroHealth after more than three decades at Cleveland Clinic, where he held numerous clinical, research…
Here are eight hospital deals that Becker’s has reported on since Dec. 1: 1. Terre Haute-based Union Hospital and Terre Haute Regional Hospital, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, finalized their merger. The news comes after the Indiana Department of…
Adam Berry, CEO of Summit Orthopedics, joined Becker’s to discuss the biggest sticking points Summit has faced as more orthopedic procedures shifted from hospitals to ASCs and how the organization worked with plans and associations to clear the path. Editor’s…
Lakewood, Colo.-based Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from a September 2024 data breach that potentially exposed private information of approximately 366,491 U.S. residents, according to legal documents accessed by Becker’s. The lawsuit alleged the…