Category: ASC News

The 10 highest-paying states for women in STEM

New Jersey has been named the highest-paying state for women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics professions, according to data from bioconvergence company Cytena. 

11 states with the fewest Medicare-certified ASCs

Vermont is the state with the fewest Medicare-certified ASCs.

The cities with the worst healthcare

Columbus, Ga., was found to be the city with the worst overall healthcare services, according to personal finance website WalletHub. 

The cities with the best healthcare

Overland Park, Kan., was found to be the city with the best overall healthcare services, according to personal finance website WalletHub.

10 healthiest, unhealthiest cities

San Francisco is the healthiest city in the U.S., according to personal finance site WalletHub.

NYU Langone's ASC strategy: 4 moves to know

New York City-based NYU Langone Health is one of the U.S.’ largest academic health systems — and it has a major stake in the ASC industry.

Oklahoma Gov. vetoes bill that would let NPs prescribe without physician supervision

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed a bill that would have permitted certain nurse practitioners to prescribe medicine without physician supervision, according to a March 29 report by CBS  affiliate news9.com.

The biggest threats ASCs are facing in 2024

Declining reimbursements, staffing shortages and the increase in operating costs are three of the biggest threats ASCs are facing in 2024.

Louisiana physician sentenced to prison for prescription drug fraud

A Louisiana physician was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for prescription drug fraud, ABC affiliate KTBS reported March 28.  

Medical equipment company owner sentenced for $87M fraud, kickback scheme

The owner of a durable medical equipment company was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for his participation in a healthcare fraud kickback scheme.