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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 Orange, Calif.-based Lestonnac Free Clinic claims it will be the first in the nation to provide surgery to uninsured patients at no cost, ABC 7 reported Nov. 12. The clinic has been providing ...

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

Physician frustration is growing as prior authorization and other payer obstacles lead to increased retrospective payment denial. The American Medical Association is is advocating for reforms to payer ...