So-called "nuclear verdicts," defined as jury awards of more than $10 million in civil cases, have been on the rise across healthcare. In 2023, malpractice verdicts hit a record high. There were 57 ...

Morganville cardiologist sentenced to 35 months in prison for $1.9 million healthcare fraud scheme involving false insurance claims.

Williamsville, N.Y.-based Great Lakes Cardiovascular has opened a new location in Olean, N.Y., according to a Nov. 12 report from the Olean Times Herald. Great Lakes is the only cardiology group in ...

While California has the overall highest number of ASCs in the U.S. with 1,218, according to an April report by Definitive Healthcare, the Southeast has seen rapid growth of outpatient clinics.

Anchorage-based Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute has added Josiah Brown, MD, to its staff, according to a Nov. 13 report by Alaska Business. Dr. Brown is an interventional and structural cardiologist ...

Nearly 50% of all private cardiology practices were a part of a private equity portfolio, according to MedAxiom's 2024 " Cardiovascular Provider Compensation and Production Survey ." The survey ...

Downers Grove, Ill.-based Duly Health and Care has launched a strategic partnership with ASC management services organization Surgery Partners. Surgery Partners will have a stake in Duly's ASCs in ...

Dallas-based Steward Health Care has been facing financial difficulties and controversies since it sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection May 6. Here are seven updates with Steward Health Care in the ...

Healthcare bankruptcies have slowed since a five-year high in 2023, when 12 hospitals and health systems filed for bankruptcy. Becker's has reported on three hospital and health system bankruptcies ...

The American Society of Anesthesiologists has provided new recommendations to eradicate harassment, incivility and disrespect toward healthcare professionals in the workplace. Data shows that ...

ASC and anesthesia leaders are turning to creative solutions amid the growing anesthesia provider shortage. According to a 2024 Medicus white paper, there will be a projected shortage of 6,300 ...

Many leaders say gastroenterology is getting hit harder by reimbursement cuts and payer behavior than other specialties. Several leaders joined Becker's Nov. 1 on a panel at the 30th annual Business ...