Here are five numbers on inflation and how its impacting ASCs in 2025:
Category: ASC News
3 highest-paid physician specialties: 8 comparisons to know
Orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons and cardiologists were named the three highest-paid physician specialists in 2024, according to Medscape.
New Mexico physician loses license following $19M in malpractice payouts
An Albuquerque-based neurosurgeon, Mark Erasmus, MD, has had his medical license revoked following $19 million in malpractice payouts involving 26 patient claims, the Albuquerque Journal reported Jan. 12.
Why physicians should take business courses in med school
Pre-med students, for your next elective, consider bypassing the science hall and heading straight to the business school. It is increasingly likely that you will need business skills in your medical career. I learned that the hard way.
Montana NP sentenced to 5 years in prison for $62M fraud scheme
A former nurse practitioner in Butte, Montana, has been sentenced to five years in prison for falsely billing approximately $62 million to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana for vitamin B-12 injections.
5 physician fraud cases in 2025
Becker’s has reported on five cases of physician fraud since Jan. 1:
Where noncompetes stand, by state
The fate of noncompete agreements has been in flux recently, as the Federal Trade Commission awaits change to leadership and President Donald Trump, while noncompete clauses remain the subject of lawsuits in healthcare.
Physician on-call demands by specialty
Call is mandatory for 75% of physicians, according to a report from Physician Side Gigs, an online community of more than 195,000 physicians.
Arkansas medical board member sues former colleague, USPI
Brian McGee, MD, a member of the Arkansas State Medical Board, is suing a former colleague whose medical license was revoked after it was revealed last year that he had 30 years of misconduct allegations against him.
Former surgeon, ASC owner loses appeal of $100M restitution order
A surgery center owner and former surgeon convicted of a $355 million fraud scheme was denied an appeal of his $100 million restitution order Jan. 16.
