Category: ASC News

10 best, worst cities for jobs

Scottsdale, Ariz., is the best city for jobs, while Newark, N.J., is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub. 

Healthcare fraud crackdown: What ASCs, physicians need to know

Healthcare fraud lawsuits are expected to continue to rise in 2024, with some practices more at risk than others.

Where 5 ASC giants stand in 2024

Here are the number of ASCs and affiliated physicians at five of the biggest ASC chains in the U.S.:

Is AI essential to ASC success in 2024?

From supply shortages to increasing costs and staffing issues, ASCs are grappling with a number of issues. Is artificial intelligence the answer they are looking for?

Physicians in top 5 careers most cautious about AI implementation

Physicians are among the most concerned professionals when it comes to artificial intelligence, according to data from AI customer support company DevRev.

Texas man charged in $60M healthcare fraud, kickback scheme

A Texas man has been charged in a $60 million scheme in which he allegedly submitted fraudulent claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary products and services. 

How long $1M in retirement savings will last physicians in 26 states

While physicians believe they need an average of $3.9 million saved to afford retirement, in most states, retirees can last at least 10 years on $1 million, according to a Jan. 1 report from CNBC.

Meet 2024's 34 healthcare billionaires

At the stroke of midnight on Jan. 1, Forbes updated its annual list of the richest people in the world, which includes 34 U.S. healthcare billionaires in 2024. 

5 ways ASCs can tackle staffing shortages

Staffing shortages have been a persistent issue in healthcare, affecting hospitals and ASCs alike. In face of this daunting problem, will ASCs sink or swim?

15 CMS updates to know in 2024

Healthcare is an ever-changing industry, and in 2023, CMS made notable changes — some lauded, some contested.