A newly developed, teleoperated robotic endoscopy system could open up access to the procedure globally, Advanced Science News reported Sept. 30.
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Physician legislators are circulating a letter asking their colleagues in Congress to address decreasing Medicare reimbursements.
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.