Office-based physicians play a critical role in the U.S. economy, contributing a combined economic output of $2.3 trillion, according to a new report from AMN Healthcare.
Category: ASC News
Ohio business groups sound off on banning noncompetes
Opponents of a bill circulating the Ohio Senate that would ban noncompete agreements voiced their concerns the, Ohio Capital Journal reported March 6.
Robotic surgery to boom in ASC setting
Artificial intelligence and surgical robots are at the forefront of conversations surrounding the future of medicine.
4 states where malpractice law could change
Here are five states that are in the process of proposing or debating legislation surrounding malpractice reform in 2025:
The economic power of physicians: State-by-state breakdown of output
California has the highest output per physician of all 50 states, according to a new report from AMN Healthcare
Texas nurse practitioner to forfeit $40M for fraud scheme
A Waxahachie, Texas-based nurse practitioner who was previously convicted of wire fraud conspiracy and sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2021 will forfeit more than $40 million from foreign accounts.
3 ASC closures in 1 month
Becker’s has reported on three ASC closures in the last month:
Physicians suing their employers: 3 updates in 1 month
From contract disputes to alleged discrimination, legal action has developed involving several physicians against their former employers in the last month.
Stark law prior-disclosure settlements nearly double in 2024
In 2024, CMS settled an agency record of 314 Stark law self-disclosures, with settlement amounts totaling over $24.7 million.
Physician sues former practice over $20M PE deal
An Orchard Park, N.Y.-based radiologist is suing his former practice, claiming he was shortchanged when it sold assets to private equity firm Rezolut for $20 million in 2023, Buffalo Business First reported Feb. 27.
