Here are seven things for ASC leaders to know for Jan. 9, 2017.
Novant Health, local physicians face off for CON
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health and a group of physicians both filed a certificate-of-need application to add a new operating room in Leland, N.C. However, the N.C. Department of Health Service Regulation can only grant one of those entities the CON.
Full ACA repeal could cost $350B
Repealing the ACA could cost an estimated $350 billion through 2027 when using conventional scoring, a Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget report found.
Medicare overpays 5 health plans by $128M in 2007; Only recovers $3.4M
In 2011, federal officials thought auditing private Medicare Advantage insurance plans allegedly overcharging the government for medical services would reap big savings for taxpayers. However, the audits painted a different story, showing Medicare overpaid health plans a significant chunk of money. A first round of audits uncovered Medicare overpaid five health plans by $128 million in 2007. CMS opted to settle the audits in 2012 for $3.4 million.
Physician, nurse organizations split on Trump's HHS pick Dr. Price
The medical community is divided on whether they support or oppose President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead HHS — Rep. Tom Price, MD (R-Ga.). The American Medical Students Association, Physicians for a National Health Program and National Nurses United oppose Mr. Trump's pick. While the Americans Medical Association released a statement almost immediately following the news, voicing the association's approval.
70% of medical groups 'concerned,' 'totally freaked out' over MACRA
An Advisory Board survey showed many medical groups are still apprehensive over CMS' Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Of the 30 medical groups polled, 70 percent reported being "concerned" or "totally freaked out" over MACRA.
Dr. Steven Schwarz is American Academy of Pediatrics' 2016 Murray Davidson Award recipient
The American Academy of Pediatrics awarded the 2016 Murray Davidson Award to Steven M. Schwarz, MD. The award recognizes a clinician, educator or scientist who made significant contributions to the pediatric gastroenterology field.
Medical Facilities Corp. names Tyler Murphy chief financial officer
Toronto, Canada-based Medical Facilities Corp. named Tyler Murphy chief financial officer. With more than 15 years of industry experience, Mr. Murphy hails from a large publicly-traded U.S. healthcare company where he served as vice president and treasurer.