Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Cardiology company exec denied dismissal of alleged Stark law violation 

    Patsy Newitt -
    A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss claims that the former president, CFO and partial owner of Cardiac Imaging violated Stark law, according to court documents. 

  2. Physician group to pay health system $1.2M following neurosurgeon walkout 

    Patsy Newitt -
    Fresno, Calif.-based Community Regional Medical Center will receive a $1.2 million settlement from Inspire Health Medical Group for allegations that neurosurgeons planned a walkout in 2021 but gave the system less than 32 hours notice.

  3. 21% of anesthesiologists worth over $5M

    Claire Wallace -
    Approximately 21% of anesthesiologists have a net worth of over $5 million in 2024, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Wealth and Debt Report," published June 12. 

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  1. Oshi Health looks to hit all 50 states

    Claire Wallace -
    Virtual gastroenterology healthcare clinic Oshi Health plans to be available in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., by September. 

  2. Why 1 GI practice is considering offering mental health care

    Claire Wallace -
    As the popularity of prescription weight loss medications, including glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, continues to grow, the discussions around obesity care in the U.S. have started to shift. 

  3. Missouri medical office building sells for $3.8M

    Claire Wallace -
    A Mercy Health medical office building in St. Peters, Mo., has sold for $3.8 million, according to a June 13 report from REBusiness Online.

  4. GI CEO's secret to payer success

    Patsy Newitt -
    Jerry Tillinger, CEO of US Digestive Health, joined Becker' to discuss his key tips for maintaining good relationships with payers.

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  1. Gastroenterology's colonoscopy boom: How a CEO is harnessing growing demand

    Patsy Newitt -
     The gastroenterology industry has experienced an increase in colonoscopy demand as the recommended age for screening continues to lower and colorectal cancer cases continue to rise. 

  2. Bad news for ASC administrators

    Paige Haeffele -
    Here are three issues reported by Becker's that have the potential to negatively affect ASCs — and their staff:

  3. Physicians and drug charges: 3 cases to know

    Patsy Newitt -
    Here are three lawsuits involving physicians and illegal drug prescription that Becker's has reported on in the last month: 

  4. Avoiding red tape: 1 leader's advice on opening an ASC

    Claire Wallace -
    For physicians opening private practices, choosing where to establish a new ASC can be a difficult decision. 

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  1. 7 CRNA updates in 2024

    Claire Wallace -
    From substantial salary increases to newly launched education programs, here are seven updates on certified registered nurse anesthetists for ASCs to know in 2024:  

  2. The bad investments physicians are making

    Claire Wallace -
    Fifty-one percent of physicians have made what they referred to as a bad investment in the last year, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Wealth & Debt Report," published June 12. 

  3. Vivante rebrands to Cylinder

    Kate Muldoon -
    Vivante Health, the virtual digestive healthcare platform, has rebranded with a new name and visual identity: Cylinder. 

  4. What ASCs need to know about the 22.8M Medicaid disenrollments

    Ariana Portalatin -
    About 22.8 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of June 4, according to data from KFF.

  5. The richest women in healthcare

    Claire Wallace -
    The U.S. has four female billionaires who made their fortunes from the healthcare industry, according to Forbes' live net worth tracker. 

  6. Colonoscopies in the ASC vs. HOPD: Which is better? 

    Patsy Newitt -
    Colonoscopies can be performed in ASCs or hospitals, but there are different considerations when deciding the best setting for the procedure.

  7. 5 highest-paid cardiologists in Austin

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The highest-paid cardiologist in Austin, Texas earns $901,500, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $423,250 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  8. How many physicians are worth more than $5M?

    Patsy Newitt -
    In 2024, 28% of physicians have a net worth ranging between $2 million and $4.9 million, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Wealth and Debt Report," published June 12. 

  9. Liver surgery may be the next big ASC procedure

    Paige Haeffele -
    A study conducted at City of Hope, a cancer research organization based in Duarte, Calif., found that robotic liver surgery can be safely conducted as an outpatient procedure.

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