Category: ASC News

Florida physician sentenced for drug distribution, fraud

Tommy Louisville, MD, a physician in Florida, was sentenced for unlawful drug distribution, false statements relating to healthcare matters, and Paycheck Protection Program fraud.

Are physicians on track to meet their retirement goals?

Whether it’s because they earn a higher salary or because they have more expenses, physicians’ retirement savings goals tend to be greater than that of the average U.S. worker. 

10 states with the biggest business booms

Oregon had the most new businesses of any state between 2022 and 2023, according to a recent study conducted by software company QRFY. 

Illinois physician pleads guilty to fraud 

A physician from Edwardsville, Ill., pleaded guilty to a fraud scheme involving reimbursements for nursing home services. 

10 states where workers are most actively seeking new jobs

Workers in Georgia spend the most time looking for new employment every month, according to  research from QR code generator QRFY. 

CDC's new COVID-19 guidelines: What ASCs should know

ASCs have changed their masking and visitor policies based on COVID-19 levels in their communities, and now the CDC has made a major update to its COVID-19 guidelines. 

5 most, least depressed cities in America 

Cities in Hawaii and California topped the list of those with the lowest depression rate in the country, according to a February report from WalletHub. 

5 things to know about HCA Healthcare

Here are five things to know about HCA Healthcare:

10 states with the lowest, highest tax rates

Alaska is the state with the lowest tax rate, while Illinois is the state with the highest, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

Do physicians blame work for their burnout?

Nearly half of U.S. physicians (49%) remain burnt out in 2024, citing their personal lives, professional lives or both according to a Medscape’s “Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2024.”