Category: ASC News

The highest paid med school president of 2024

A new report has revealed the 10 highest paid private college presidents, with one medical school leader topping the list, according to a Feb. 15 report from The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Physician indicted for illegally dispensing controlled substances 

A physician from Celina, Texas, and eight others have been indicted for illegally dispensing controlled substances. 

Hospitals target ASCs with new proposals

Outpatient revenue for hospitals and health systems jumped 10.6% year over year in January, as hospitals continue to see more complex procedures become safe in the outpatient setting, according to Syntellis.

Louisiana physician gets prison for tax evasion

A Baton Rouge, La., physician was sentenced to 52 months in prison and fined $200,000 for tax evasion.

10 cities with the best mental, physical health

Residents of Fremont, Calif., have the best physical and mental well-being of any city in the U.S., according to a Feb. 27 report by personal finance website WalletHub.

Outpatient surgery heads to the mall

Approximately 87% of large shopping malls are expected to close over the next 10 years, according to a 2024 report from Capital One bank. 

CVS Health: Where it's been and where it's going

CVS is best known as a retail pharmacy, however, the company has expanded its scope in healthcare in recent years.

3 physicians suing their former employers in 2024

Here are three lawsuits involving physicians taking action against their former employers that Becker’s has reported on in 2024:

Texas physician suspended following alleged patient assault

The license of a physician who practices in San Antonio has been temporarily suspended by the Texas Medical Board after he allegedly groped a patient, ValleyCentral reported Feb. 28. 

15 most expensive neighborhoods for physicians to live in

The majority of the most expensive neighborhoods in the U.S. for physicians to live in are located in California and Florida, according to a Jan. 29 report from CNBC.