Category: ASC News

New York man sentenced for $4M healthcare fraud scheme

A man in West New York, N.J., was sentenced to 41 months in prison for 11 counts of defrauding the government out of more than $4.72 million and transacting the proceedings, according to a Nov. 18 release by the Department of Justice. 

3 physician clinic closures in 1 day 

In one day, Becker’s reported on three physician clinic closures, citing reasons ranging from safety concerns and physician retirement. 

Pennsylvania NP sentenced for writing thousands of fraudulent Oxycodone prescription

A certified registered nurse practitioner in Harrisburg, Pa., was sentenced for writing fraudulent prescriptions for thousands of Oxycodone pills. 

Florida medical group lays off physicians after filing for bankruptcy 

Bradenton, Fla.-based MCR Health has laid off several physicians after it sought Chapter 11 protection Nov. 11.

Indiana physician wins noncompete case against former employer

A judge has ruled in favor of a physician who sued his former employer over a noncompete clause in his employment contract, WFYI Indianapolis reported Nov. 20. 

Car crashes into Illinois medical office building

A vehicle crashed into a medical office building in Huntley, Ill., on Nov. 19, according to a Nov. 20 report from the Daily Herald.

Patients scramble to retrieve records after startup abruptly closes

Patients at a Chicago location of San Francisco-based Forward are unable to access medical records after the healthcare startup, known for its AI-driven “doctor-in-a-box” service, announced its closure on Nov. 12, CBS News reported Nov. 19. 

Portland clinic to close, citing patient and staff safety concerns

The Portland (Ore.) Clinic will be closing all patient care and clinical services at its downtown location in mid-December, ongoing safety concerns for staff and clients, KATU reported Nov. 19. 

Arkansas physician clinic to close

Saint Mary’s Physician Services will close its clinic in Atkins, Ark., on Dec. 19, according to a notice posted on the practice’s website. 

What's new with physician unions?

Here are three recent updates on physician unions and unionization efforts since Oct. 1, 2024, as reported by Becker’s: