Charges against a physician in Blacksburg, Va., were dismissed after he completed a court-run drug treatment program, The Roanoke Times reported March 8.
Category: ASC News
12 of the most notable ASC closures in 3 years
The last several years have been tumultuous for small businesses and independent providers struggling to stay afloat amid rising inflation costs, staffing shortages and a global pandemic.
R1 named top EHR for ambulatory providers
KLAS Research ranked R1 as the best ambulatory RCM service in its 2024 Best in KLAS Software and Services awards.
US unemployment rate hits 2-year high
The U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 7.6% in February, reaching a two-year high, according to a March 8 report from Forbes.
Former CEO convicted in 'dummy' pain device scheme
The former CEO and founder of Stimwave has been convicted of selling a fake medical device component that was implanted in patients.
The states with the largest gender pay gaps
New Hampshire has been named the state with the largest pay gap between men and women, with men earning an average of $18,044 more than their female counterparts annually, according to research from QRFY based on U.S. census data.
3 healthcare data breaches ASCs should watch
Here are three data breaches that could have an impact on ASCs that Becker’s has reported on since Feb. 8:
Physician malpractice by the numbers
More than 58% of specialists have been defendants or co-defendants in a malpractice lawsuit, according to a survey from Medscape.
Where ASCs can look to grow
Here are three areas that ASC leaders can tap into for continued growth.
Michigan physician pleads guilty to practicing without a license
A physician who operated out of a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based practice has pleaded guilty to operating without a license, CBS affiliate WWMT reported March 7.
