Category: ASC News

Physicians 'disappointed' Congress left pay cut at 1.7%

Physicians are “disappointed” by a recent congressional spending package that did not further reduce the Medicare pay cut that took effect at the start of 2024, according to a blog post from the American Medical Association. . 

5 cities with the highest income growth

Miami is the city with the highest income growth in the country, according to a Feb. 27 report from WalletHub.

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: