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New York man pleads guilty to healthcare fraud: 5 things to know

Scott Newcombe, a 40-year-old man from Plattsburgh, N.Y., pleaded guilty to committing healthcare fraud.

Envision CFO, CIO to exit

The CFO and CIO of Nashville, Tenn.-based Envision Healthcare, former owner of ASC chain AmSurg, are planning to exit the company. 

UPMC Western Maryland expands GI care

Cumberland-based UPMC Western Maryland has expanded access to gastroenterology for patients through the addition of two new providers, according to an Oct. 29 report from the Cumberland Times-News.

10 best states for jobs

New Hampshire is the best state to find a job, according to WalletHub’s 2024 ranking. 

MUSC Health breaks ground on medical office building

Charleston, S.C.-based MUSC Health has broken ground on an 80,000-square-foot medical office building, the Clements Ferry Pavilion. 

What trends are ASC leaders tired of hearing about?

From consistently declining reimbursements to inflation and staffing shortages, these are the healthcare trends that ASC leaders told Becker’s they’re tired of hearing about and want to see action on: 

Why nurse practitioners are the most in-demand medical professionals

AMN Healthcare’s 2024 “Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives,” report named nurse practitioners as the most in-demand medical professionals of 2023 and 2024.

Walgreens conducts layoffs

Walgreens is laying off 256 employees from its support center as part of a strategy to realign its focus on core retail pharmacy services, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s in an emailed statement.

USPI inks deal with California orthopedic group

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare’s ASC arm, has inked a deal with San Diego, Calif.-based Synergy Orthopedics, according to an Oct. 29 third quarter earnings call. 

USPI inks deal with California orthopedic group

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare’s ASC arm, has inked a deal with San Diego, Calif.-based Synergy Orthopedics, according to an Oct. 29 third quarter earnings call.