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Steward's financial issues spark backlash against for-profit healthcare
Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s financial woes have come to a head in recent weeks and forced the physician-led system to take action.
The state of COVID-19: 3 updates
Here are three updates on COVID-19 that ASC leaders should know:
Optum's unprecedented growth in 5 numbers
Here are five numbers that provide insight into how healthcare powerhouse Optum has grown:
New ASC to be built in Indiana
A 10,500-square-foot ASC will be built in Munster, Ind., Valpo.Life reported Feb. 3.
5 highest paid anesthesiologists in Nashville
The highest paid anesthesiologist in Nashville, Tenn., earns $609,100 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $302,970 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tenet's sell-off strategy
Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC chain United Surgical Partners International, has sold off several assets since the beginning of the year, including seven hospitals and three ASCs.
Man who impersonated NBA player as part of $336M fraud scheme sentenced to prison
A New York man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in a scheme that defrauded multiple health insurance companies out of more than $336 million.
10 best, worst states for eye health
Hawaii has been named the best state for eye health in 2024, while West Virginia landed in the bottom spot, according to a new report from RX Safety based on data from the CDC, KFF and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Johnson Memorial Hospital proposes $17M upgrade to surgery center
Stafford, Conn.-based Johnson Memorial Hospital is planning an upgrade of its Enfield, Conn., surgery center, according to a Feb. 5 report by Hartford Business Journal.
Missouri physician pleads guilty in $1.4M fraud scheme
A physician in St. Peters, Mo., pleaded guilty to his role in a conspiracy to make false statements resulting in more than $1.4 million in Medicare and Medicaid fraud.
