Category: ASC News

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.

Envision's roller coaster of a year

Envision underwent several changes in 2023, as the year was filled with shifts and disruptions from within the company.

The states expected to see a boom in small businesses in 2024

Utah has the most entrepreneurs looking to start small businesses in 2024, according to a Jan. 2 report from business information site The Small Business Blog. 

US healthcare billionaire net worth surpasses $113B in 2024

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. 

Physician acquitted of $15M Medicare fraud conviction

The conviction of a Maryland physician for his role in a $15 million Medicare fraud scheme was vacated by a federal judge, according to a post by law firm Husch Blackwell on JD Supra.

Workers 65 and older are the workforce's fastest growing demographic

About 1 one in five workers aged 65 and older were employed in 2023, according to a December survey from the Pew Research Center.