Some hospitals have been forced to shutter services amid staffing shortages and financial issues, and several ASC leaders think these service line closures could be a growth opportunity.
Category: ASC News
California physician sentenced for unlawul opioid distribution
A former Alamo, Calif., physician has been sentenced to more than one year in prison for distributing opioids out of the scope of medical practice.
5 states with the highest, lowest projected physician competition
Nevada is the state with the lowest projected physician competition by 2030, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
MedPAC pushes Congress to require ASC cost data
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) in its biannual report recommended that ASCs should be required by Congress to submit cost data.
5 highest-, lowest-paying states for physicians
Kentucky is the state that pays physicians the most when adjusted for cost of living, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
Washington physician agrees to pay $700K to settle false claims allegations
William Salko, DO, a physician formerly of Richland, Wash., and healthcare staffing company Jackson & Coker LocumTenes, agreed to pay $700,000 to settle allegations of participating in a kickback scheme.
5 states with the highest, lowest malpractice award payouts
Wyoming is the state with the lowest malpractice award payout amount per capita, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
10 best, worst states for physicians
Montana is the best state for physicians while Hawaii is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
What physicians would change about Medicare
Many healthcare leaders are outspoken about the issues within the Medicare and Medicaid systems, but what can be done to fix them?
Kansas surgeon can be sued for removing wrong organ, court rules
The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that a former patient of Topeka-based Stormont Vail Health can continue her suit against the hospital and a physician who removed the incorrect organ, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported March 13.
