Category: ASC News

The healthiest, least healthy states

Hawaii is the state with the healthiest population, according to a Jan. 8 analysis from Forbes Advisor. 

2 sentenced for conspiring to steal hydrocodone, oxycodone 

A Kentucky couple has been sentenced to two years and 9 months in prison for conspiring to steal hydrocodone and oxycodone from a pharmacy to sell. 

5 healthcare legal cases making headlines

Here are five court cases involving the healthcare industry to know, as reported by Becker’s since Jan. 2:

Ambulatory healthcare added 19K jobs in December

The healthcare industry added 38,000 jobs in December, including 19,000 in ambulatory healthcare services.

CVS shakes up leadership

CVS Health recently made two executive appointments, including its next CFO. 

What Amazon's latest healthcare play could mean for ASCs

Amazon launched digital health monitoring services through a partnership with Omada Health. 

8 trends that defined the last year in healthcare

The U.S. healthcare landscape continues to face challenges and trend shifts. Here are eight major trends that defined the last year in healthcare: 

5 top-paying states for nurse practitioners

California is the highest-paying state for nurse practitioners.

2 sentenced for $93M Medicare fraud scheme

A man and woman, both from Florida, were sentenced for their role in a $93 million Medicare fraud and money laundering scheme. 

2 sentenced for $93M Medicare fraud scheme

A man and woman, both from Florida, were sentenced for their role in a $93 million Medicare fraud and money laundering scheme.