In November, U.S. News & World Report announced plans to debut an annual “Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers” ranking.
Category: ASC News
Ohio physician sentenced to prison for illegal opioid distribution
A physician who practiced in Sandusky, Ohio, was sentenced to three and a half years of prison and one year of house arrest for illegally dispensing narcotics to patients.
Delaware physician prison sentence dropped from 20 to 13 years
A former physician was resentenced for opioid prescription charges tied to his Milford, Del.-based pain clinic, Delaware Online reported March 13.
10 cities with the highest, lowest credit scores
South Burlington, Vt., is the city with the highest credit score, while Detroit is the city with the lowest, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
HCA, Optum and Tenet: The deals shaping the ASC industry
Here are four deals from HCA Healthcare, Optum and Tenet that are shaping the ASC industry.
How a TikTok ban could harm small business
The U.S. House has passed a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on social media platform TikTok, according to a March 13 report from CNN.
Arizona physician charged with assaulting 3 patients
A former family medicine physician in Yuma, Ariz., is facing multiple charges of sexual abuse of at least 11 former patients, CBS affiliates KTVK and KPHO reported March 12.
10 cities where it's easiest to get a 6-figure job
Parkersburg, W.Va., has been named the top city to land a six-figure job with no competition, according to a March 13 report from CNBC.
From Google to Apple: What 3 major tech companies are doing in healthcare
From major retailers, including Walmart and Best Buy, to major tech companies, such as Google and Apple, several nontraditional companies are quickly diving into the healthcare space.
The specialties that would give up pay for work/life balance
At least half of physicians working in 17 prominent health specialties are willing to give up a portion of their salary for a better work-life balance, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Lifestyle and Happiness Reports,” published in March.
