Beckley, W.V.-based Med-Surg Physician Group and its owner Oluyemisi Sangodeyi, MD, agreed to pay $152,382 to settle allegations they submitted false Medicare and Medicaid claims and falsely certified compliance with program requirements, according to an April 2 news release from…
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The Senate recently confirmed two of President Donald Trump’s selections to key healthcare leadership positions, and legislators are set to weigh in on other nominees. Here are four updates to know since March 23: 1.On March 25, the Senate confirmed…
Several individuals and medical entities have agreed to pay a total of $3.1 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act. According to an April 2 news release from the Justice Department, East El Paso (Texas) Physicians…
These are the top-paying states for five physician specialties, according to 2024 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. The bureau released updated compensation data to reflect May 2024 information, the latest available. Anesthesia: Minnesota Cardiology: Indiana…
In Forbes‘ World’s Billionaires list, released April 1, highlights the world’s wealthiest individuals. Below is a breakdown of the 10 richest U.S.-based healthcare billionaires featured among Forbes’ 3,028 global entries. Note: The list is based on stock prices and exchange…
Fairfax (Va.) Radiological Consultants has agreed to pay $2.88 million to resolve allegations it misrepresented payroll costs to obtain full forgiveness of a $6.8 million Paycheck Protection Program loan, according to an April 2 news release from the Justice Department. …
California is the highest-paying state for registered nurses, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. Here is what registered nurses earn annually by state: Alabama: $74,970 Alaska: $112,040 Arizona: $95,230 Arkansas: $77,720 California:…
A national sales director from Port Jefferson, N.Y., has pleaded guilty to a scheme involving kickbacks to physicians in exchange for ordering unnecessary brain scans, resulting in $70.6 million in fraudulent Medicare claims, according to an April 2 news release…
McKesson has completed an $850 million acquisition of general ophthalmology and retina management services company PRISM Vision Holdings. Through the acquisition, McKesson will own 80% of PRISM, according to an April 2 news release. PRISM will retain the other 20%. …
In late February, the House passed a budget resolution that aimed to cut federal spending by up to $2 trillion over the next decade. The Republican-backed plan calls for at least $880 billion in spending reductions through 2034, with Medicaid…