Category: ASC News

From AI to Ozempic: The healthcare trends 44 leaders are watching

As 2023 comes to a close and healthcare leaders nationwide are setting their sights on 2024, there are a few key trends that the majority of industry professionals are focusing on. 

The healthcare disruptors expected to make an impact in 2024

“Disruptor” can be a dividing term in the healthcare industry. While some physicians are excited about new disruptions that promise to add ease to the surgical workflow, others are nervous about the entrance of new companies and big box retailers into …

The healthcare disruptors expected to make an impact in 2024

“Disruptor” can be a dividing term in the healthcare industry. While some physicians are excited about new disruptions that promise to add ease to the surgical workflow, others are nervous about the entrance of new companies and big box retailers into …

Fountain Point Surgery Center partners with MDsave

Norfolk, Neb.-based Fountain Point Surgery Center has partnered with healthcare services platform MDsave to provide patients and employers with access to outpatient options for surgery with no surprise bills.

Healthcare's 10 most stressful jobs

The role of anesthesiology assistant is the most stressful job in healthcare, according to the most recent data from the Labor Department’s Occupational Information Network. 

5 of Amazon's most disruptive moves in 2023

Amazon’s foray into healthcare has kept physicians, health systems and executives alike wary throughout this past year.

What the AMA learned about burnout in 2023

Healthcare has continued to face residual COVID-19 challenges, with one of the most severe being provider and staff burnout. 

Former pain clinic CEO gets prison for fraud

A former Pennsylvania healthcare executive was sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and defrauding Medicare. 

Physician pleads guilty to obstructing IRS, must pay $5M 

A Fairfax, Va.-based OB-GYN pleaded guilty and agreed to pay a total of $5.3 million for obstructing the IRS by underreporting income and filing false tax returns. 

What happened to physician staffing firms?

Physician staffing firms American Physician Partners and Envision both had a tough 2023.