A physician from Fredericksburg, Texas, was convicted for submitting more than $70 million in fraudulent claims for orthotic braces and generic tests.
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Texas physician convicted for $70M in fraudulent claims
A physician from Fredericksburg, Texas, was convicted for submitting more than $70 million in fraudulent claims for orthotic braces and generic tests.
3 physician specialties seeing massive pay changes
Three specialties saw pay increases or decreases of more than 10% in the last year, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report” for 2024.
Does more work mean more pay for physicians?
Physicians are putting in more hours and working more productively than ever, but does their compensation reflect that?
50 best places for physicians to live
Naples, Fla., is the best place to live in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “150 best places to live in the U.S. in 2024-25” list.
Illinois physician sentenced to 8 years for $1.2M Medicare fraud scheme
A physician in Oak Park, Ill., was sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in a $1.2 million Medicaid fraud scheme.
4 ASC closures in 2024
Here are four ASCs that have closed this year, as reported by Becker’s since Feb. 22:
Portland Clinic to permanently close ASC
The Portland (Ore.) Clinic plans to close its downtown ASC permanently on June 14 following 40 years in operation.
Who's pursuing ASCs in 2024?
Health system executives, including CEOs, CFOs and COOs, have their sights set on ASCs this year, with outpatient surgery named as the top service line for joint venture partnerships in 2024, according to a Jan. 4 VMG Health survey of health system exe…
How much do physicians owe on their mortgage?
Nearly 20% of physicians have a mortgage of more than $500,000 on their primary home, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Physician Wealth and Debt Report,” published June 12.
