Category: ASC News

The 7 states allowing PAs to work across state lines

While physicians and nurses have been afforded the opportunity to practice across state lines, particularly in temporary roles, physician assistants have yet to enjoy the same benefits, according to a May 17 report from Medscape.

How the wealth of 10 physician billionaires has evolved

Ten physician billionaires’ net worth has grown in the last three years to reach a combined worth of $49.7 billion. 

New York physician sentenced for illegally prescribing opioids

A physician in East Norwich, N.Y., has been ordered to close his practice and surrender his license for illegal opioid prescription, News 12 Long Island reported May 16. 

Texas ophthalmology surgery center suffers data breach

Victoria (Texas) Eye Center, Victoria Surgery Center and Victoria Vision Center alerted patients of a data breach, according to a May 17 news release.

3 state bills to expand APRN practice scope die in committee 

Three bills in the Mississippi legislature that would allow advanced practice registered nurses to practice without physician supervision have been killed, according to a May 16 report from the American Medical Association. 

Summit Surgery Center partners with Regent Surgical for orthopedic care

Troy, Mich.-based Summit Surgery Center is partnering with Regent Surgical to bolster access to orthopedic care.

Summit Surgery Center partners with Regent Surgical for orthopedic care

Troy, Mich.-based Summit Surgery Center is partnering with Regent Surgical to bolster access to orthopedic care.

Indiana physician pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud, obstruction of justice

A Muncie, Ind. physician has pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud, among other charges, Muncie Star Press reported May 14. 

The top 96 ASCs in California: US News

U.S. News & World Report released its inaugural ranking of best ambulatory surgery centers May 14 — which included 96 in California.

Banner Health's ASC strategy: 3 updates

Phoenix-based Banner Health has worked to expand its reach in the ASC market since 2020.