The leading debt generator for female physicians in 2023 is a mortgage on a primary residence, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Female Physician Wealth & Debt Report,” published Dec. 5.
Category: ASC News
New York looks toward total noncompete ban
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is deciding whether or not to sign a bill that would prohibit all noncompete agreements, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 6.
Female physician compensation, net worth in 2023
Female physician compensation reached an average of $300,000 in 2023, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Female Physician Wealth & Debt Report,” published Dec. 5.
Why 7 ASCs closed in 2023
Hospitals and health systems aren’t the only healthcare organizations feeling the heat from financial and staffing struggles. Several ASCs have closed in 2023 for those very reasons and more.
Physician charged in $14M equipment fraud scheme
A Washington-based physician was charged for his alleged role in a medical supply scheme that defrauded Medicare and Tricare of more than $13.7 million.
Catholic Health taps new ASC medical director
Niagara (N.Y.) Ambulatory Center has tapped Charles Fetterman, MD, as its new medical director, according to a Dec. 5 report from the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal.
What to know about CMS' 3.1% payment update for ASCs
CMS finalized a 3.1% payment rate for ASCs in its 2024 final rule, an increase of .3% from the original rule.
The most powerful women in healthcare
Forbes has released its annual list of the 100 most powerful women in the world, including well-known names like Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Barbie. Four U.S.-based women working in healthcare also topped the list.
3 physicians to pay share of $880K for kickback allegations
Three Texas physicians and one hospital executive have agreed to pay $880,199 to resolve allegations they were involved with a kickback scheme.
3 physician opioid schemes in 1 month
Here are three physicians involved or allegedly involved in opioid schemes that Becker’s has reported on since Nov. 8:
