Category: ASC News

'We have to adjust': 5 ASC leaders on meeting workforce expectations

Five ASC administrators joined Becker’s to share their predictions on what the future holds for the outpatient surgery workforce.

8 hospital closures in 2023 

Declining patient volumes and financial challenges are two major factors driving hospital closures this year. 

Another state challenges noncompetes: 5 things to know

Legislation pending in the New Jersey legislature could significantly limit noncompetes, according to a Sept. 5 article from law firm Saiber. 

The 24 states with the worst health systems

Mississippi has been named the state with the best health system performance in 2023, according to data from The Commonwealth Fund.

Meet the US' oldest healthcare billionaire

Alice Schwartz, 97, is the U.S.’ oldest billionaire who earned her fortune in healthcare, according to Forbes’ live net worth tracker.

The 27 states with the best health systems

Massachusetts has been named the state with the best health system performance in 2023, according to data from The Commonwealth Fund.

West Virginia physician indicted on assault charges 

Bridgeport, W.Va.-based physician Tracey Reilly, MD, has been charged with abusive sexual contact and simple assault, according to a Sept. 6 news release from the Justice Department. 

9 hospitals bringing back mask policies 

As COVID-19 cases rise, some hospitals and health systems are bringing back their mask mandates. 

9 hospitals bringing back mask policies 

As COVID-19 cases rise, some hospitals and health systems are bringing back their mask mandates. 

How one state is fighting scope creep

This year, the Medical Society of the State of New York collaborated with state officials to defeat 15 pieces of legislation that would expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and physician assistants, allowing them to practice without phy…