Last October, the FBI raided Spartanburg, S.C.-based Pain Management Associates' offices in three different cities and new documents show the affiliated physicians are under fraud investigation, according ...06 March 2019

... closed dozens of clinics in July 2017. The pain management company had treated more than 40,000 patients a month in eight states. More articles on anesthesia: Former Mount Carmel physician gave 34 now-deceased ...04 February 2019

Here are five of the most popular coding, billing and collections stories from the past year: 1. Chicago ASC physician convicted in $3.5M billing fraud scheme: 5 things to know 2. CMS to pay separately ...17 January 2019

... Provident’s Robert Aprill Although many specialties within physician services have seen years of private equity consolidation, PE firms are now setting their sights on new areas within physician services. ...04 January 2019

A study published in JAMA Network Open examined the characteristics of physicians who were excluded from Medicare and Medicaid. Researchers examined physicians who were excluded from Medicare and Medicaid ...19 December 2018

... agreed to extend its nationwide payer contract with Nashville, Tenn.-based Envision (AmSurg) Healthcare. Read more. Nashville, Tenn.-based Envision Physician Services appointed Rebecca Parker, MD, its ...18 December 2018

... anesthesia: 10 new recommendations for infection control in anesthesiology Physician facing 45 charges for alleged pill mill & fraud scheme — 7 insights Anesthesiologist involved in Thai cave rescue named ...17 December 2018

Tampa, Fla.-based Physician Partners of America opened a pain relief group at its new Merritt Island (Fla.) Medical Pavilion, Space Coast Daily reports. Here's what you should know: 1. Pain management ...17 December 2018

Anesthesia providers or groups aren't likely to receive the full 7 percent bonus for Merit-Based Incentive Payment System participation in 2019, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and ...17 December 2018

Pastor and pain clinic physician Samson Orusa, MD, allegedly devised and participated in a massive opioid distribution and healthcare fraud scheme stretching back to 2014, according to a 45-count federal ...14 December 2018

Elkton, Md.-based physician Zahid Aslam, MD, pleaded guilty Nov. 30 to making a materially false statement in a loan application, and a medical business he owned pleaded guilty to one count of healthcare ...10 December 2018

Six physicians were allegedly involved in a $500 million scheme to distribute medically unnecessary drugs, Fox 2 reports. Here's what you should know: 1. Rajendra Bothra, MD, who operated The Pain ...10 December 2018

... innovation and growth. The report also cited an article in the Journal of Human Resources suggesting 45 percent of physicians in group practices are bound by non-compete agreements. The report officially ...07 December 2018

... Click here 2. Physician-owned hospital in El Paso to close, citing financial & operational challenges Click here 3. Trump administration recommends Congress lift physician-owned hospital ban Click ...07 December 2018

... at Louisiana Spine & Sports, a pain management clinic. 6. Physician found guilty of four healthcare fraud charges. Former University City, Mo.-based physician Devon Golding, MD, was found guilty of conspiracy ...06 December 2018

... attacks & 14 other wacky codes Chicago ASC physician convicted in $3.5M billing fraud scheme: 5 things to know Physician allegedly took part in $10.5M fraud scheme, exchanged oxycodone for 'sexual favors' ...05 December 2018

... policies. 4. Oregon Hospital Guide's website helped the state receive a "B" grade on the Altarum's Center for Payment Innovation's Price Transparency and Physician Quality Report Card. "Hospitals are leading ...05 December 2018

ASCs have an inherent value proposition when negotiating new contracts or renegotiating existing contracts, according to Healthcents CEO Steve Selbst. Here are his top three strategies for maximizing ...04 December 2018

Paul Madison, MD, was convicted of healthcare fraud, aggravated identity theft and lying about medical treatment delivery after directing staff to fraudulently bill for procedures at the surgery center ...04 December 2018

...  Cardiovascular surgery center opens in Kansas: 4 things to know Six physicians with Heartland Cardiology, based in Wichita, Kan., have opened a new, cardiology-focused surgery center, according to a ...03 December 2018