Physician legislators are circulating a letter asking their colleagues in Congress to address decreasing Medicare reimbursements.
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New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System has opened Peakpoint Midtown West Surgery Center, a 25,106-square-foot ASC.
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic discovered a bacterium that weakens the immune system in the gut, which could contribute to inflammatory and infectious gut diseases.
A hospital, a laboratory, three lab employees, a referring physician and his office manager will collectively pay more than $7.2 million to settle allegations that they defrauded government healthcare programs through unnecessary or tainted laboratory testing.
Stark law has evolved into a complex framework that continues to challenge physicians, and as regulatory changes and enforcement actions escalate, leaders are grappling with how best to comply with these laws.
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners, a leading ASC operator, has caught the eye of investors amid consistent growth and rumors of potential buyouts, according to a recent analysis from Seeking Alpha.
Nearly 75% of providers report an increase in claim denials, a 31% jump since 2022, according to the Experian Health's "2024 State of Claims" survey.
A physician and office manager in Jackson, Ky., agreed to pay $450,000 to resolve allegations the physician unlawfully prescribed controlled substances and they both defrauded healthcare by soliciting kickbacks.
While still a largely independent field, consolidation is on the rise in the ASC industry, with a few major players building out substantial ASC chains.
Over the last year, there have been several major changes in the field of gastroenterology, especially when it comes to colonoscopies and colorectal cancer screenings.