William Salko, DO, a physician formerly of Richland, Wash., and healthcare staffing company Jackson & Coker LocumTenes, agreed to pay $700,000 to settle allegations of participating in a kickback scheme.
Category: ASC News
5 states with the highest, lowest malpractice award payouts
Wyoming is the state with the lowest malpractice award payout amount per capita, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
10 best, worst states for physicians
Montana is the best state for physicians while Hawaii is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
What physicians would change about Medicare
Many healthcare leaders are outspoken about the issues within the Medicare and Medicaid systems, but what can be done to fix them?
Kansas surgeon can be sued for removing wrong organ, court rules
The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that a former patient of Topeka-based Stormont Vail Health can continue her suit against the hospital and a physician who removed the incorrect organ, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported March 13.
What's in store for ASCs in 2024?
Will the year bring on new challenges and opportunities for ASCs, or will 2024 be “status quo”?
5 things to know now about the ASC industry
Here are five key things to know about the current state of the ASC industry:
How has the Change Healthcare cyberattack affected physicians?
UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare reported a cybersecurity issue on Feb. 21 that has disrupted operations for healthcare organizations nationwide.
The biggest ASC hotspots
Becker’s has reported on lots of ASC activity in California and Texas.
Big wins and losses for noncompetes in 1 week
Washington and Florida made big moves for and against noncompetes this week.
