Category: ASC News

Physician pleads guilty to role in $13.7M fraud scheme 

A physician has pleaded guilty to accepting kickbacks through a fraudulent telemarketing and medical supply scheme throughout Washington. 

What's happening with noncompetes?

Here are three recent noncompete moves that Becker’s has reported on since Feb. 20:

4 physician fraud schemes in 2 weeks

Here are four fraud cases involving physicians that Becker’s has reported on since Feb. 12:

New Jersey ASC group lobbies for improved Medicare payment policies

Members of the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to lobby for the benefits ASCs provide in increasing access to quality, affordable healthcare.

10 cities with the worst physical, emotional health

Residents of Huntington, W.Va., have the worst physical and emotional well-being of any city in the U.S., according to a Feb. 27 report by personal finance website WalletHub.

4 physician drug legal battles in 3 weeks

Here are four drug-related legal battles involving physicians that Becker’s has reported on since Feb. 6:

Justice Department recovers $1.8B from healthcare fraud in 2023

The U.S. Justice Department recovered approximately $2.69 billion in False Claims Act cases in 2023, the majority of which were related to healthcare fraud, according to a new report from law firm Bass, Berry and Sims. 

The highest paid med school president of 2024

A new report has revealed the 10 highest paid private college presidents, with one medical school leader topping the list, according to a Feb. 15 report from The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Physician indicted for illegally dispensing controlled substances 

A physician from Celina, Texas, and eight others have been indicted for illegally dispensing controlled substances. 

Hospitals target ASCs with new proposals

Outpatient revenue for hospitals and health systems jumped 10.6% year over year in January, as hospitals continue to see more complex procedures become safe in the outpatient setting, according to Syntellis.