Category: ASC News

Here are four leadership appointments in the outpatient surgery sector, as reported by Becker’s since July 11:

A recent American Medical Association survey shows six specialties emerging as those where physicians have the highest intent to leave –– and not just counting those waiting for retirement. 

Forbes has released its annual list of the top 24 countries for Americans who are looking to retire abroad. 

A Santa Paula (Calif.) physician pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of healthcare fraud for defrauding Medicare out of more than $3 million. 

As more procedures migrate to ASCs, an increasing number of healthcare players are taking an interest in the outpatient sector.  Additionally, several other industry developments may point to a promising future for ASCs.

A Pennsylvania federal court judge denied the motion for a preliminary injunction pushing the effective date of the Federal Trade Commission’s noncompete ban, National Law Review reported July 23. 

A New Jersey man and his wife were sentenced in connection with sexually assaulting two women,impersonating a doctor and running an unlicensed medical practice, according to a July 24 report by NBC New York. 

The demand for colonoscopies is rising, alongisde the consistent migration of GI procedures to the outpatient setting. Here’s 10 things to know about ASCs and colonoscopies: 
1. Lower recommended age for colonoscopies has increased demand. In 202…

Here are 10 numbers highlighting the potential for patients, payers and healthcare to save money by migrating to ASC settings:

Adrian Talbot, MD, a physician in Slidell, La., was convicted of conspiring to distribute more than 1.8 million Schedule II controlled substances and defrauding healthcare programs of more than $5.4 million.