1. Chicago Weight Loss Physician Subject of FBI Manhunt for Fraudulent Billing
2. 5 Senators Request Investigation Into Legality of Physician-Owned Distributorships
3. Connecticut Surgery Center Fined, Placed on Probation for Safety Violations
4. Study: 42% of Polyps Missed in Colonoscopies With Poor Bowel Preps
5. Dr. Christina Clardy of Houston Convicted on 14 Counts of Healthcare Fraud
6. CMS Adds Nine New HCPCS Codes to ASC List of Covered Ancillary Services
7. Joint Commission Releases New 2012 Patient Safety Goal
8. VA Hospital Pays Patient $925K Over Anesthetic Mistake During Cataract Surgery
9. Colorado Nurse’s Suicide Draws Attention to “Second Victims” of Medical Errors
10. St. Cloud Hospital, Health Officials Investigate, Suspend Nurse Following Infection Outbreak
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
