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Updated ACG reflux disease guidelines: 6 recommendations for GI surgeons Marcus Robertson - 10 hours ago The American College of Gastroenterology published an update to the association's 2013 clinical guidelines on the diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease online in The American Journal of Gastroenterology on Nov. 22. Higher-acuity procedures can allay declining ASC reimbursements, administrator says Patsy Newitt - 11 hours ago Adding higher-acuity procedures can help ASCs mitigate declining reimbursement costs, according to Joe Peluso, administrator of Aestique Surgery Center in Greensburg, Pa. Simplicity: The Next Chapter in Robotics. Sponsored Learn more. Anesthesiologists accuse BCBS of North Carolina of using 'strong-arm tactics' & 6 more BCBS updates Patsy Newitt - 11 hours ago The American Society of Anesthesiologists condemned BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina's alleged abuse of the No Surprises Act to coerce clinicians and practices into network agreements in a Nov. 22 statement shared with Becker's. NorthStar Anesthesia grows presence in 4 states with deal Patsy Newitt - 12 hours ago Irving, Texas-based NorthStar Anesthesia has acquired Epix Anesthesia, the company said Nov. 30. 20% growth in outpatient cardiovascular surgery expected by mid-2020s + 4 more ASC trends Patsy Newitt - 12 hours ago The ASC market is currently estimated at $30 billion to $40 billion, according to a Nov. 29 report from Research and Markets. $160M Hologic acquisition expands GI devices to women's health Marcus Robertson - 13 hours ago Marlborough, Mass.-based Hologic closed a $160 million purchase of Louisville, Colo.-based devicemaker Bolder Surgical, according to a Nov. 30 news release. Keeping ORs open viable amid an anesthesia provider shortage Sponsored The anesthesiologist shortage is severe. Here's how to minimize its effects on your ORs. 11 medical office buildings acquired in $200M deal Alan Condon - 13 hours ago An investment bank based in Bahrain has acquired 11 medical office buildings in the U.S. in a $200 million deal. Florida Digestive Health Specialists adds GI to expand third-space endoscopy program Ariana Portalatin - 13 hours ago Florida Digestive Health Specialists will welcome Abdelhai Abdelqader, MD, to its Sarasota location Dec. 1 to expand its third-space endoscopy program, according to a press release emailed to Becker's Nov. 30. Robotics company raises $46M to support surgical platform Ariana Portalatin - 13 hours ago Virtual Incision recently completed a $46 million series C funding round, which it will use to support its MIRA Surgical Platform, the Lincoln, Neb.-based company said Nov. 30. Physician gets Iowa medical license after being barred in 3 states Patsy Newitt - 14 hours ago The Iowa Board of Medicine granted a license to Parth Bharill, MD, a physician currently on probation for his role in a scheme to distribute opioids to drug users, Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Nov. 29. How a regional anesthesia program drives ASC growth and enhances patient safety Sponsored A standardized anesthesia program at this ASC sparked a 100% jump in daily procedures. Download this short case study to learn how. SCA banks on value-based care as future of healthcare Marcus Robertson - 16 hours ago Value-based care models are growing in popularity, with the proportion of Medicare beneficiaries under fee-for-service models falling in recent years. Illinois medical group pays $500K to resolve fraud allegations Marcus Robertson - 17 hours ago Quincy (Ill.) Medical Group will pay $500,000 to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act, according to a Nov. 29 report by CBS and ABC affiliate KHQA. New York stem cell clinic ordered to pay $5.1M for 'deceptive practices' Alan Condon - 17 hours ago The state of New York has secured a $5.1 million judgment against Park Avenue Stem Cell and plastic surgeon Joel Singer, MD, for falsely and illegally advertising unlicensed stem cell procedures. Medtronic's AI colonoscopy system OK'd in Canada Patsy Newitt - 17 hours ago Medtronic received a Health Canada license for GI Genius, its artificial intelligence endoscopy system, the company said Nov. 30. IU Health sues orthopedic group over branding and planning a competing ASC Laura Dyrda - 17 hours ago Indianapolis-based IU Health Methodist Hospital and Methodist Health Group are suing an orthopedic practice for trademark infringement and unfair competition after the group relocated to a competing hospital campus. Leapfrog recognizes 13 ASCs with patient care excellence award Laura Dyrda - 18 hours ago The Leapfrog Group released its first ever award for excellence in patient care to ASCs Nov. 30. Educating payers on value-based models presents opportunities, SCA exec says Marcus Robertson - a day ago Value-based care models have been gaining momentum versus fee-for-service models as a way to reduce healthcare costs while improving patient outcomes. Michigan ASC adds Velys robotic knee replacement system Ariana Portalatin - a day ago The UnaSource Surgery Center has begun offering total knee replacements using the Velys Robotic-Assisted Solution, the Troy, Mich.-based ASC said Nov. 28. UNC Health Southeastern names ASC leader Patsy Newitt - a day ago Josh Freeman, DNP, was named UNC Health Southeastern's director of surgical services, The Robesonian reported Nov. 23. « Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next » 10 Most-Read Articles Colorado ASC to get 70% of hospital's orthopedic surgeries in partnership ASCs, hospitals can share staff more easily after CMS clarification Leapfrog recognizes 13 ASCs with patient care excellence award Consumerism, labor costs & more: The ASC industry's biggest disrupters New York stem cell clinic ordered to pay $5.1M for 'deceptive practices' Florida GI center adds AI-driven colonoscopy system Educating payers on value-based models presents opportunities, SCA exec says IU Health sues orthopedic group over branding and planning a competing ASC Michigan ASC adds Velys robotic knee replacement system Medtronic's AI colonoscopy system OK'd in Canada Featured Webinars How OSF leverages AI, machine learning to empower patients' financial experiences How to better manage your Medicare spend to boost patient care Innovating to Build Hospital Resilience and the Patient Experience How telehealth-EHR integration can streamline the virtual care experience Unleashing Perioperative Growth Using AI & Automation: A New Competitive Advantage Managing digital identities in healthcare is vital — here's how and why. 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Revenue cycle optimization — A collaborative, data-driven approach to an efficient revenue cycle 5 Featured Articles Leapfrog recognizes 13 ASCs with patient care excellence award New York stem cell clinic ordered to pay $5.1M for 'deceptive practices' IU Health sues orthopedic group over branding and planning a competing ASC Medtronic's AI colonoscopy system OK'd in Canada Physician gets Iowa medical license after being barred in 3 states Top 40 Articles from the Past 6 Months First-ever ranking of all 50 states by ASC per capita Here's where elective procedures are being postponed The 258 procedures CMS plans to cut from the ASC payable list CMS finalizes 2022 rules with 255 procedures removed from ASC-payable list CMS to mandate ASC employees get COVID-19 vaccine or risk losing payment Biden to crack down on noncompete agreements through an executive order CMS proposal lowers physician pay in 2022: 4 details Payers shifting strategy to keep physicians independent Woman dies after shooting at Florida spine office What nurses are paid per hour in all 50 states CMS may stop paying for 258 procedures in ASCs Florida physician in surgery center death illegally performed cosmetic procedure, complaint says 10% physician pay cut by CMS looms large The 255 ASC surgeries moved off the ASC payable list by CMS 9% CMS pay cut for physicians in 2022, practice costs on the rise Judge sides with pain physician, orders CVS to resume filling his scripts $7M awarded to former pain center patient's family after alleged prescription denial: 5 details Who is exempt from the CMS COVID-19 vaccination mandate? What ending noncompetes means for ASCs, physicians: 8 notes Profit sharing, productivity bonuses for physicians: 7 Stark Law updates Michigan scraps physician supervision requirement for CRNAs BCBS of Minnesota reports pain clinic to FBI Physician compensation decreased for these 9 specialties Physician compensation increased for these 8 specialties Stark regs tightened on physician group pay for ancillaries: 5 details 24-clinic Florida practice files for bankruptcy Physician pay is changing: 8 specialties up, 9 down in 2021 The biggest threats to ASCs today 70% of physicians are now employed by hospitals or corporations Surgeon sues to break up IU Health's 'monopoly' on primary care, vascular surgery ASC temporarily closes after woman stabbed 10 orthopedic surgeons leading the top 10 hospitals for orthopedics Orthopedic surgeon's $9M win against Texas ASC overturned New reasons insurers are denying payment ASC execs split on vaccine mandate amid staffing woes Physician allegedly illegally performed fatal cosmetic surgery, other procedures: Florida Health Dept. 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