Kerin Adelson, MD, has joined the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston as its chief quality and value officer. She will also have a faculty appointment in breast medical oncology.
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The American College of Rheumatology sent a letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure commending her for the agency's recognition of the 2023 prior authorization proposed rule and issuing recommendations.
The U.S. primary care physician market is expected to grow to $339.6 billion by 2030, according to the "U.S. Primary Care Physicians Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type" report from Research and Markets.
Francisco Ortiz and James Brooks Mersing, MD, have been charged in connection with a theft of more than $650,000 from their former employer, Wedgewood Physicians in Morgantown, W.Va.
Illinois physician Mona Ghosh, MD, was indicted on 13 counts of healthcare fraud by a federal grand jury, according to a March 14 report from Fox affiliate WFLD.
George Barrio, MD, has agreed to pay $225,000 to settle allegations that he overprescribed controlled substances to patients.
Here are four important prior authorization changes proposed or taking effect in 2023 for physician leaders to know:
The American Medical Association released the results of a physician survey on the effects of prior authorization March 13.
Chelsea Hospital in Michigan has appointed Fazleomar Mahmood, MD, chief medical officer. He has served in the position in the interim since December 2022.
The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy has launched an inquiry into the acquisition of Rocky Hill-based Starling Physicians by VillageMD, according to a March 13 report from Hartford Business Journal.