The Florida House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would tighten licensing rules for certain healthcare providers in an attempt to curb Medicare and Medicaid fraud within the state, according to a report by the Miami Herald.
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The Surgery Center at Venice (Fla.) HealthPark has closed, following financial troubles after the departure of three physicians, according to a report in the Charlotte Sun.
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ASC industry experts discuss three critical issues concerning ASCs in this challenging economy.
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Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA — Dr. Brian Cole is a professor in the department of orthopedics with a conjoint appointment in the department of anatomy and cell biology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He is the section…
Here is a list of 13 orthopedic- and spine-driven ASCs and a few of the reasons why they have been so successful.