Category: ASC News

ASC CEO could nab endorsement to replace George Santos in New York runoff

New York City-based Gramercy Surgery Center’s CEO, Austin Cheng, was one of three Democratic candidates screened by the Nassau County Democratic Committee to potentially be put forth as the party’s nominee in a special election runoff to replace unseat…

60% of employed physicians required to sign noncompetes

Approximately 60% of employed physicians were required to sign a noncompete when starting their jobs, limiting the ability to practice at other facilities locally, according to a survey from NORC at the University of Chicago. 

14 physicians suing their employers in 2023 

Here are 14 suits where physicians are suing their former employers that Becker’s has reported on in 2023:

SCA Health's major moves in 2023

SCA Health, a subsidiary of Optum, made big moves in the last year.

Physician convicted for illegal opioid prescription

Las Vegas-based physician William Alvear, MD, was convicted of unlawful distribution of opioid medications. 

8 wealth tips for physicians

With the majority of physicians earning well into $500,000 or more annually, figuring out how to manage and save finances can be scary. 

Infinite Health Collaborative adds pediatric division

Golden Valley, Minn.-based Infinite Health Collaborative added Pediatric and Young Adult Medicine to create a new pediatric division.

Los Angeles fire damages 2-story medical office building

A fire has damaged a two-story medical office building in Los Angeles near the Echo Park neighborhood, according to a Dec. 1 report from My News LA.

HCA to acquire bankrupt hospital for $41M and 2 more industry updates

Here are three major healthcare stories from the last week that ASC leaders should know:

Healthcare fraud: 13 recent cases to know

Below are 13 cases of healthcare fraud reported by Becker’s in November: