ASCs are increasingly at the forefront of colorectal cancer prevention efforts, particularly as new screening technologies gain traction. Following two FDA approvals last year, many ASCs are stepping up to provide faster follow-up care for patients with positive results from…
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Over 400,000 spinal fusion surgeries are performed annually in the United States and as the population ages, that number is expected to rise. The goal of many spinal fusion surgeries is to reduce or eliminate pain as a result of…
The John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute is the first in Louisiana to offer an AI-powered treatment for atrial fibrillation. The software, created by Volta, provides physicians with real-time analysis of 3D heart maps during catheter ablation procedures and detects…
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Corewell Health has broken ground on a new medical center that will include an ASC, CBS News Detroit reported Sept. 8. The 89,00-square-foot center will be located in Royal Oak, Mich., and is slated to open in…
As ASCs continue to proliferate and consolidate, independent physician groups are navigating new strategic and financial pressures. Marc Greenberg, MD, an orthopedic surgeon based in Baltimore, Md., joined Becker’s to discuss why groups are choosing to build smaller ASCs, and…
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Lilit Baltaian, MD, a formerly licensed physician from Porter Ranch, Calif., was sentenced to 54 months in prison for falsifying home health certifications and fraudulently billing Medicare. Dr. Baltaian is currently a fugitive and was sentenced in absentia, according to…
Cape Coral, Fla.-based Florida Oncology and Hematology has relocated its Goodlette, Fla., clinic to a larger facility in Naples, Fla., The Manila Times reported June 11. The new clinic includes additional exam rooms, an infusion room, in-house lab and pathology…
Peoria, Ill.-based Bond Eye Associates is closing June 27, according to a Facebook post from the ophthalmology practice. The practice cited financial difficulties, including rising operational costs and challenges with insurance reimbursements, as the primary reasons for the closure. “We…
The Trump administration has imposed a plethora of tariffs for nearly all U.S. imports, with higher tariffs being placed on countries including Canada, Mexico and China. While the lasting effects of the tariffs remain to be seen, their implementation carries…
Virtual gastroenterology provider Oshi Health is offering patients a 100% return-on-investment guarantee. The new model puts 100% of Oshi’s fees at risk, according to an April 22 press release. Oshi’s virtual care platform employs GI-specialized nurse practitioners, dietitians, behavioral health…