Becker’s has reported on three hospital closures so far in 2025. For ASCs, this might result in an influx in patients who have lost access to services through providers at hospitals or outpatient departments.
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Nurses union urges Senate to reject Robert Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary
On Jan. 29, the Senate conducted a hearing to determine whether Robert F. Kennedy would be the next HHS secretary.
Medicaid portals restored after federal aid freeze: 10 things to know
Multiple state Medicaid programs have regained access to reimbursement portals after what the White House described as an “outage” on Jan. 28 that potentially affected more than 79 million Americans across Medicaid and CHIP.
Jury sides with physicians in neurosurgery malpractice suit
A Missouri jury has sided with two Springfield, Mo.-based physicians and their employers in a medical malpractice lawsuit brought by the widow of a man who died in 2022 from metastatic melanoma in his brain, Missouri Lawyers Media reported Jan. 28.&nbs…
As VA shutters DEI, exempts 300,000 employees from hiring freeze: 5 things to know
The Department of Veterans Affairs affirmed that more than 300,000 employees are exempt from President Donald Trump’s federal hiring freeze as the organization places almost 60 employees on administrative leave in compliance with the President’s execut…
Trump orders removal of AI barriers: 3 things to know
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Jan. 23 aimed at eliminating AI policies from the Biden administration, with the goal of enhancing the U.S.’s position as a leader in AI.
Lab owner sentenced to prison, to pay $2.2M for physician kickback scheme
A former Milwaukee-area lab owner has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $2.2 million in restitution for his role in a kickback scheme.
10 best states for physician to retire
Florida is the best state to retire, according to personal finance site WalletHub’s 2025 ranking.
Board reprimands Massachusetts surgeon for excision error
The state Board of Registration in Medicine has taken disciplinary action against the medical license of a plastic surgeon following a mistake during a procedure, The Berkshire Eagle reported Jan. 26.
Court upholds North Carolina physician' conviction for $46M fraud scheme
A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction of Anita Jackson, a Raleigh, N.C.-based otolaryngologist, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison and three years of supervised release for her role in a $46 million Medicare fraud scheme, NBC affiliate…
