Category: ASC News

Texas physician's license suspended for allegedly assaulting patient, working impaired

The Texas Medical Board’s disciplinary panel has suspended a physician’s license for alleged misconduct.

Bon Secours pushes back on 3rd HCA Healthcare facility proposal

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has submitted its third application to build a medical facility in Hanover County, Va., according to a May 18 report from the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Hattiesburg Clinic relocates ASC

Hattiesburg (Miss.) Clinic is relocating its Lowery A. Woodall Outpatient Surgery Center to a larger facility, according to a May 20 report from The Pine Belt News.

How private practice physicians can take on revenue cycle management

Having a strong understanding of the revenue cycle management of a practice can be a big benefit for private practice physicians for a variety of reasons, according to a May 20 news release from the American Medical Association.

Cleveland Clinic settles false claims allegations for $7.6M 

 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation agreed to pay $7.6 million to resolve false claims allegations. 

Physicians suing their former employers: 3 updates 

Here are three updates on lawsuits where a physician sued their former employer: 

Optum to close facility, laying off 129: What ASCs need to know 

Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, will lay off 129 employees as it closes a Change Healthcare facility in Toledo, Ohio, according to regulatory documents filed with the state May 16.

Physician pay in 2024: 5 fast facts

Here are five statistics providing insight on the pay of physicians in the U.S., using data from Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report” for 2024.

10 ASCs hiring administrators

Here are 10 ASCs across the U.S. that have posted job listings for administrators within the last month:

Houston ASC closed in the wake of deadly thunderstorm

A severe thunderstorm passed through Houston on May 16, bringing torrential rain and high-speed winds that resulted in at least five deaths, according to a May 17 report from the Houston Chronicle.