Today's Top 20 Stories
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Arkansas physician's license revoked after rape, assault charges
On Sept. 12, the Arkansas State Medical Board enacted an emergency license suspension and launched an investigation into Sudesh Banaji, MD, reported the Arkansas Advocate Sept. 12. -
Cleveland Clinic opens new medical office building
Cleveland Clinic Children’s held a ribbon-cutting for a new medical office building in Akron, Ohio. -
Dignity Health to open ASC, medical office building
A Dignity Health medical office building and ASC in Folsom, Calif., that was first announced in 2020 has found a developer for the project, according to a Sept. 12 report from ABC affiliate KXTV.
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West Virginia GI practice relocates
Huntington, W.Va.-based Marshall Health has relocated its gastroenterology and hepatology services to an outpatient medical pavilion at Cabell Huntington Hospital. -
Physicians vs. reimbursements: 3 updates
A continued pattern of declining reimbursement amid already challenging economic circumstances has many physicians concerned about what the future holds. Here are three updates physicians should know about reimbursement rates: -
Gastro Health adds one of region's few female GIs
Gastro Health’s Kennewick, Wash.-based Tri-Cities Endoscopy Center has added to its team gastroenterologist Amber Charoen, MD, one of only a few female GIs working in the area, according to a Sept. 12 report from the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business. -
Trump, Harris reveal plans for small businesses
The 2024 presidential race is heating up as election day draws near. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have unveiled economic policies and plans to support small business generation and growth.
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ASCs embrace another 'new normal'
ASCs in many regions are facing increased patient volume and demand for care while margins remain tight and staff shortages loom. -
Orthopedic surgeon wins $290,000 suit against health system
Matthew Friederichs, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, prevailed in his lawsuit against Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health over a letter sent to patients after he resigned, according to the Grand Forks Herald. -
Effects of new ACG, ASGE colonoscopy guidelines 'unclear'
In August, theAmerican College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy published updated guidelines regarding the quality indicators surrounding colonoscopy, according to a Sept. 12 report from the American Journal of Managed Care. -
5 solo practice recommendations for physicians
From being transparent to the proper Medicare setup, here are five important solo practice recommendations Becker's has heard from physicians across the nation this year.
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Cardiology practice files $15M defamation lawsuit against Salem Health
Oregon Heart Center, an independent cardiology practice in Salem, has filed a $15 million antitrust and defamation lawsuit against Salem Health, according to a Sept. 12 report from the Portland Business Journal. -
Medical device manufacturer pays $700K to resolve False Claim allegations
Medical device maker THD America has agreed to pay $700,000 to settle False Claim Act allegations that claim the company knowingly caused physicians to use incorrect codes to obtain inflated reimbursement from Medicare and state Medicaid programs for the use of its hemorrhoid removal system. -
FDA approves Johnson & Johnson GI treatment
The FDA has approved Johnson & Johnson's Tremfya to treat adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. -
Delaware physician pays $1M+ to settle fraud claims
A Wilmington, Del., physician agreed to pay $1,080,000 to resolve allegations that he violated the False Claims Act. -
Physician skeptical new UHC gold-card program 'will benefit providers or patients'
UnitedHealthcare is set to officially launch its gold-card program Oct. 1 in an effort to save physicians and patients time on prior authorization. -
Medicaid disenrollment surpasses 25M: 10 notes for ASC leaders
About 25.1 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of Aug. 23, according to new data from KFF. -
10 numbers making physicians optimistic
Here are 10 numbers showing signs of positive changes for physicians and the healthcare industry: -
Car crashes into Illinois medical office building
A woman has been transported to a hospital after crashing into a medical office building under remodel in Gurnee, Ill., according to a Sept. 11 report from the Lake and McHenry County Scanner. -
Specialties that spend the most, least time on EHRs
On average, physicians spend 5.8 hours working on EHRs for every eight hours they are treating patients, according to a Sept. 11 report from the American Medical Association.
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