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Physician rating sites are becoming more common as physician and insurer resistance gives way to an understanding that consumers want more provider data in order to make informed healthcare decisions, according to a report in Managed Healthcare Executive.

CMS has appointed Marilyn Tavenner to a new No. 2 position, principal deputy administrator, in part of a slight reorganization, according to a report by the Healthcare Financial Management Association. Ms. Tavenner most recently served as secretary of Health and…

A limited partner in a Houston ASC, The Palladium for Surgery – Houston, has filed a complaint in Harris County District Court asking a judge to appoint a receiver for the financially struggling ASC, according to court documents.

Medical practice leaders continue to face administrative challenges reporting data for Medicare's Physician Quality Reporting Initiative, according to a press release from the Medical Group Management Association.

The members of the Michigan Supreme Court voted 4-3 in support of an order that would change the deadlines for healthcare providers being sued for malpractice, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune.

Scott Spector, MD, an eye surgeon in Norwalk, Conn., will perform free cataract surgery for 14 patients on March 1 at his ASC, according to a report in The Stamford Times.

On Feb. 11, David Thoene, managing member of Medical Surgical Partners, presented a Webinar titled "Hospital-Doctor Joint Ventures: A Highly Efficient Physician-Engagement Tool" that highlighted reasons for and benefits of creating hospital-physician ASC joint ventures.Mr. Thoene began the presentation by…

Detroit-area resident Muhammad Shahab has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud for his role in organizing a Detroit-area home healthcare fraud scheme, according to a Department of Justice news release.

In a nationwide Zogby International-University of Texas Health Science Center poll, 57 percent said Congress should start over with health reform legislation and 56.4 percent think reforms should be introduced step-by-step, according to a report by The Hill.

Healthcare reform legislation passed by the Senate in December would cut the number of uninsured Americans to 25 million by 2019, a 53 percent decrease, according to a new study released by RAND Corp.