Category: ASC News

Federal Reserve to hold interest rates steady

The Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady amid high consumer confidence and a falling inflation rate, according to a Jan. 31 report from NBC News.

Federal Reserve to hold interest rates steady

The Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady amid high consumer confidence and a falling inflation rate, according to a Jan. 31 report from NBC News.

15 sentenced in $40M fraud, physician kickback scheme 

Fifteen people were sentenced in connection with a $40 million insurance scam in California in which a telemarketing company pushed prescriptions and medical devices to patients. 

15 sentenced in $40M fraud, physician kickback scheme 

Fifteen people were sentenced in connection with a $40 million insurance scam in California in which a telemarketing company pushed prescriptions and medical devices to patients. 

2 physicians charged in university athletics billing scheme

Two physicians, along with two other individuals, were indicted by a grand jury on charges of federal violations connected to a university athletics department billing scheme.

US medical board invalidates some exam scores

The United States Medical Licensing Examination board is invalidating exam results for a group of exam-takers following irregular patterns in exam performance. 

3 physicians suing former employers 

Here are three physicians who have filed suits against their former employers since Nov. 15:

January sees lowest hiring month on record

U.S. companies saw the highest level of job cuts in January since early 2023 and the lowest planned hiring level for the month since 2009, according to a Feb. 1 report from CNBC.

5 ASC giants by number of physicians

ASCs nationwide are stepping up physician recruitment efforts to further their growth. 

Home health company owner sentenced for $2.8M fraud scheme

Home health company owner Yogesh Pancholi, 43, was sentenced to nine years in prison for a nearly $2.8 million healthcare fraud and wire fraud scheme.