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Jobless claims down despite recession fears
Jobless claims for the week ending Aug. 3 fell from the previous week to at 233,000, the lowest total in four weeks, according to an Aug. 8 report from Forbes.
Florida ASC hacked
Ocala-based Surgery Center of Mid Florida experienced a data security event earlier this year that may have compromised patient information.
Body found following Arizona medical office building fire
Firefighters have discovered the body of a man after putting out a fire at a Phoenix-based medical office building, according to an Aug. 7 report from local NBC affiliate 12 News.
Medical supply company owner to pay $200K for kickback scheme
The owner of a medical supply company in Spokane, Wash., has agreed to pay $224,620 to resolve allegations he participated in a kickback scheme to bill Medicare for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment.
SurgNet Health Partners acquires Alabama endoscopy center
Nashville, Tenn.-based ASC management company SurgNet Health Partners has acquired Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Endoscopy Center.
American Gastroenterological Association slams UnitedHealthcare gold card program
The American Gastroenterological Association has issued a statement regarding UnitedHealthcare’s new gold card prior authorization program, which is set to take effect Oct. 1.
Washington state physician sentenced for $14.6M fraud, kickback conspiracy
Thomas Andrew Webster, MD, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for conspiring to accept kickbacks through a fraudulent medical supply scheme.
USPI inking major deals
ASC giant United Surgical Partners International continues to grow as its parent company Tenet Healthcare reorganizes its portfolio towards ASC development.
How ASCs are fighting the anesthesia shortage
As the shortage of anesthesia providers continues to weigh on healthcare, ASCs are finding new ways to combat the shortage.
Physician specialist demand skyrocketing
Demand for physician specialists is growing, according to AMN Healthcare’s 2024 “Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives,” report.
