Category: ASC News

Pennsylvania physician practice to close

A physician practice in Saint Mary, Pa., is slated to close, according to a March 15 notice in The Courier Express.  The pediatrics practice of John Gorlowski, MD, will be offering appointments until May 15, and the office will be open until June 19, according to the release.  The notice asks patients to contact the […]

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Dr. Oz’s confirmation hearing: Medicaid cuts, 6 other notes

Mehmet Oz, MD, President Donald Trump’s nominee for CMS administrator, was questioned by the Senate Finance Committee on March 14. The committee will now vote on whether to advance his nomination to the full Senate.  Here are seven takeaways on the hearing: 1. Questions at the hearing centered around potential cuts to Medicaid in the […]

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Nurse sues shuttered ASC for retaliation, sexual harassment

Tonya Becker, RN, a former employee of recently shuttered Sturm Cosmetic Surgery in Ames, Iowa, has filed a lawsuit against her former employer alleging retaliatory discharge, age discrimination and sexual harassment, the Ames Tribune reported March 14.  Ms. Becker was a registered nurse at the center for two years, until she claims she was wrongfully […]

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Nurses union opposes Dr. Oz CMS nomination

In November 2024, President Donald Trump chose Mehmet Oz, MD, as his nominee to lead CMS. Nomination hearings for the cardiology specialist began March 14, with Dr. Oz testifying before the Senate Finance Committee.  Meanwhile, the National Nurses Union, the largest union of registered nurses in the U.S., has issued a statement calling on the […]

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The 20 happiest cities in America

Fremont, Calif., has been named the happiest city in the U.S., according to WalletHub’s 2025 rankings.

Physicians warn AI is driving up prior authorization denials

The implementation of AI has become widespread in healthcare, but physicians are concerned that unregulated AI use is increasing prior authorization denials, according to a May 7 report by the American Medical Association. 

ASC Quality Collaboration taps executive director

The ASC Quality Collaboration has named Nina Goins, RN, as its executive director. Ms. Goins will succeed current executive director Kathy Wilson, RN. 

Patient infections, complications arise in wake of shuttered Iowa ASC

Patients of an Ames, Iowa, ASC that abruptly shuttered in February said they are facing infections and other post-procedure complications, the Ames Tribune reported March 7.

Utah passes malpractice legislation, includes protections for physicians

Here are five things to know about the legislation:

3 physicians, healthcare groups to pay $1.9M for kickback allegations 

Three physicians and several healthcare entities agreed to pay $1.9 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act through kickback schemes tied to lab testing referrals, according to a March 6 new release from the Justice De…