A Florida physician has been charged with felony possession of fentanyl after allegedly extracting it from a patient’s IV line at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, West Palm CW 34 reported June 25. According to the report, Sasha…
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Gary Richberg, RN, CASC, is the CEO of Bellingham (Wash.) Urology Group, bringing decades of leadership experience across physician-owned, corporate-managed and hospital joint-venture ASCs. Dr. Richberg is a U.S. Navy veteran and seasoned healthcare executive with a proven track record…
As the ASC industry matures, transaction activity is evolving, shaped by diverging strategies among private equity, health systems and independent operators. F Here’s what five leaders have told Becker’s recently about what they’re seeing in today’s transaction landscape. Shakeel Ahmed,…
With rising healthcare costs and mounting pressure for efficiency, ASCs have become attractive targets for hospitals, health systems and private equity. Here are five key trends shaping ASC transactions today, based on insights from 26 leaders: 1. Two emerging tracks…
Misinformation on social media tops the list of challenges physicians face in modern medical practice, according to a recent survey from The Doctor’s Group. The survey, conducted between December 2024 and January 2025, included responses from 368 physicians across 47…
Stark law compliance is becoming increasingly critical for physicians and healthcare organizations. In 2024 alone, CMS reported a record 314 self-disclosure settlements under the law, totaling more than $24.7 million. Here is a year-by-year overview of significant Stark law changes…
Home health care models are here to stay — but only if patients stay engaged, safe and connected. That’s where scalable, HIPAA-compliant technology makes the difference. In this session, commercial and technology leaders reveal how to transform care delivery at…
Jul 31, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Alex Prough
Chief Commercial Officer, Medical Guardian
Farhan Mushtaq
Vice President of Engineering, Medical Guardian
Eliza Salerno
Chief Operating Officer, Medical Guardian
Winchester, Va.-based Valley Health has opened a new cardiac and vascular diagnostic center. The new center, a department of Winchester Medical Center, will provide echocardiography, stress testing and vascular studies in a singular dedicated location, according to a June 24…
A growing number of physicians are expressing concern over “nuclear” malpractice verdicts — lawsuits that result in awards of $10 million or more, according to a recent survey from The Doctor’s Group. According to the survey, conducted between December 2024…
Gary, Ind.-based Methodist Hospitals has invested in Philips’ portfolio of image-guided therapy tools that integrate imaging systems and software. The suites support several specialties, including stroke treatment, oncology therapies and complex cardiovascular intervention, according to a June 25 news release…