Here are seven updates.
Tenet joint ventures with Dignity Health & Ascension
Tenet Healthcare and Dignity Health and Ascension will own and operate Carondelet Health Network, based in Tucson, Ariz. Tenet will be the majority stakeholder in the joint venture and will manage the operations of Carondelet Health Network's two physician groups, three hospitals, ambulatory services, outpatients and other businesses based in Tucson and Nogales, Ariz.
Husband and wife physicians convicted of healthcare fraud
On Sept. 4, Paramjit Singh Ajrawat, MD, and his wife, Sukhveen Kaur Ajrawat, MD, were convicted of healthcare and wire fraud, obstruction of justice and aggravated identity theft. The claim allegedly defrauded the United States of $2.5 million.
Kissing Camels Surgery Center antitrust lawsuit against Centura Health to go to trial
Kissing Camels Surgery Center, based in Colorado Springs, filed an antitrust lawsuit against Centura Health for allegedly reducing competition for ambulatory surgery services. The initial complaint was filed in November 2012 and the case will go to trial.
Epic, athenahealth only 2 vendors to not lose clients in 2014
Only three vendors posted a gain in market share and only two vendors lost zero clients. Epic, Cerner and athenahealth posted a gain in market share in 2014 with Epic reporting the largest net increase of new hospitals in that time.
Study refutes physician-owned hospitals avoid poorer patients
A recent study found there is no evidence proving that physician-owned hospitals systematically avoid poorer patients. The study contests past findings that indicated POHs choose less severe cases and wealthier patients.
Providers appeal to Congress about insurer mergers
Several medical groups plan to appear before Congress to voice concerns over the recent health insurance mergers, which providers claim will cost them financially and will leave patients with few choices. Insurers and providers alike are recruiting lobbyists for the debate.
Texas ASC Society founder establishes Hawaii ASC Association
Woodrow Moore, a healthcare consultant, played an integral part in establishing the Hawaii ASC Association. Mr. Moore is the founder of the Texas ASC Society and owns The Physician's Advocate, a consulting firm.
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