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Physicians and drug charges: 3 cases to know

Here are three lawsuits involving physicians and illegal drug prescription that Becker’s has reported on in the last month: 

Avoiding red tape: 1 leader's advice on opening an ASC

For physicians opening private practices, choosing where to establish a new ASC can be a difficult decision. 

7 CRNA updates in 2024

From substantial salary increases to newly launched education programs, here are seven updates on certified registered nurse anesthetists for ASCs to know in 2024:  

The bad investments physicians are making

Fifty-one percent of physicians have made what they referred to as a bad investment in the last year, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Physician Wealth & Debt Report,” published June 12. 

Vivante rebrands to Cylinder

Vivante Health, the virtual digestive healthcare platform, has rebranded with a new name and visual identity: Cylinder. 

What ASCs need to know about the 22.8M Medicaid disenrollments

About 22.8 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of June 4, according to data from KFF.

The richest women in healthcare

The U.S. has four female billionaires who made their fortunes from the healthcare industry, according to Forbes’ live net worth tracker. 

Colonoscopies in the ASC vs. HOPD: Which is better? 

Colonoscopies can be performed in ASCs or hospitals, but there are different considerations when deciding the best setting for the procedure.

5 highest-paid cardiologists in Austin

The highest-paid cardiologist in Austin, Texas earns $901,500, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $423,250 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How many physicians are worth more than $5M?

In 2024, 28% of physicians have a net worth ranging between $2 million and $4.9 million, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Physician Wealth and Debt Report,” published June 12.