Category: ASC News

5 states with the highest, lowest projected physician competition

Nevada is the state with the lowest projected physician competition by 2030, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

MedPAC pushes Congress to require ASC cost data

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) in its biannual report recommended that ASCs should be required by Congress to submit cost data.

5 highest-, lowest-paying states for physicians

Kentucky is the state that pays physicians the most when adjusted for cost of living, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

Washington physician agrees to pay $700K to settle false claims allegations

William Salko, DO, a physician formerly of Richland, Wash., and healthcare staffing company Jackson & Coker LocumTenes, agreed to pay $700,000 to settle allegations of participating in a kickback scheme.

5 states with the highest, lowest malpractice award payouts

Wyoming is the state with the lowest malpractice award payout amount per capita, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

10 best, worst states for physicians

Montana is the best state for physicians while Hawaii is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

What physicians would change about Medicare

Many healthcare leaders are outspoken about the issues within the Medicare and Medicaid systems, but what can be done to fix them?

Kansas surgeon can be sued for removing wrong organ, court rules 

The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that a former patient of Topeka-based Stormont Vail Health can continue her suit against the hospital and a physician who removed the incorrect organ, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported March 13. 

What's in store for ASCs in 2024?

Will the year bring on new challenges and opportunities for ASCs, or will 2024 be “status quo”?

5 things to know now about the ASC industry

Here are five key things to know about the current state of the ASC industry: