A Whitefish, Mont., physician was charged for his role in a $39 million Medicare fraud scheme.
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Georgia physician charged with illegal drug distribution
A Warner Robins, Ga., physician has been charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws, 13 WMAZ reported June 25.
10 states with the most healthcare data breaches
Since 2020, the U.S. has seen 2,213 healthcare industry breaches, impacting 152.1 million individuals, according to a new analysis from data company Incogni.
Behind the battle against corporate ownership in healthcare
The Physicians Advocacy Institute sent a letter to federal officials regarding the negative effects of consolidation on healthcare. Becker’s connected with Kelly Kenney, CEO of the advocacy group, to find out more.
Surgeon pay vs. cost of living in highest-, lowest-paying states
Surgeons are the second highest-paid occupation in the U.S., according to data from the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, however, those earnings vary greatly depending on the location of the practice.
ASCs' next frontier
As high-acuity procedures continue to migrate to the outpatient setting, cardiology is one of ASCs’ biggest opportunities for growth.
9 workforce updates to know
Here are nine updates to know on the state of the U.S. and physician workforces in 2024:
Physicians' family wealth
The majority of physicians have built a net worth of more than $1 million for their families, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Physician Wealth & Debt Report,”, published June 12.
Optum's biggest plays so far in 2024
Here are five of Optum’s most important moves and headlines that Becker’s has reported on in 2024:
10 states with the highest layoff rates
Residents in Montana are the most likely to be laid off, according to a study from business company Upflip based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
