Category: ASC News

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. 

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.

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.

As high-acuity procedures continue to migrate to the outpatient setting, cardiology is one of ASCs’ biggest opportunities for growth.

Here are nine updates to know on the state of the U.S. and physician workforces in 2024: 

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. 

Here are five of Optum’s most important moves and headlines that Becker’s has reported on in 2024:

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. 

Here are five physician fraud lawsuits Becker’s has reported on since June 10:

A physician in Kennebunk, Maine, has been convicted of illegally distributing controlled substances, including oxycodone, hydromorphone and fentanyl.