The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has responded to a brief the American Society of Anesthesiologists filed in response to a discrimination lawsuit. In February, the ASA submitted an amicus brief in support of HSS’ attempt to dismiss a complaint…
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Hendersonville, N.C.-based UNC Health Pardee has added Kristine Falk, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. Falk is a cardiologist with specialized training in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease and the treatment of complex coronary and vascular conditions, according to a March…
On March 8, House Republicans released a seven-month funding plan to avoid a government shutdown. The measure locked in a 2.83% cut CMS to physician pay for 2025, but Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, said his proposal to undo the pay…
A Baton Rouge, La., man has pleaded guilty to falsely identifying himself as a physician. Samrat Mukherjee, a licensed paramedic with Acadian Ambulance Service, admitted to posing as a medical doctor and fabricating credentials, including a fake medical degree and…
The House has introduced a new funding bill to keep the government running through Sept. 30, but notably missing is a fix to the 2.83% cut to Medicare physician reimbursement. While the stopgap bill does include other healthcare provisions, physicians…
Franklin, Tenn.-based Outpatient Imaging Affiliates, a private equity-backed physician group that delivers outpatient imaging services to hospitals, is launching a network of outpatient imaging centers in a joint venture with the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. According to…
El Paso, Texas-based John Patterson, MD, has agreed to pay $468,626 to resolve false claims allegations. Dr. Patterson allegedly received kickbacks from Nursemind Home Care, a freestanding hospice provider, in exchange for falsely certifying patients as eligible for hospice care,…
A Coral Springs, Fla., man has been convicted for his role in a durable medical equipment kickback scheme, according to a March 10 news release from the Justice Department. Raheel Naviwala and his co-conspirators allegedly purchased lists of Medicare patients…
Vineland, N.J.-based Inspira Health has added a cardiovascular disease fellowship beginning in the 2025 to 2026 academic year. Inspira also plans to add a neurology residency, according to a March 11 news release sent to Becker’s. Both programs will be…
Compass Surgical Partners has joined with the Orthopaedic Institute of North Texas and Lam Vascular & Associates to operate a new ASC in Frisco, Texas. Frisco Station Surgery Center will offer orthopedic, spine, podiatry, pain management, cardiovascular, endovascular and other ambulatory…