Category: ASC News

OSF, Carle Health accused of noncompliance on price transparency laws

Two and a half years ago, the federal government passed a law requiring healthcare organizations to publish a comprehensive list of prices for patients, but according to a price transparency nonprofit, Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare and Urbana, Ill….

Physician banned from seeing female patients, prescribing controlled substances in New York

The New York Department of Health has banned Deerfield Beach, Fla.-based psychiatrist Sameh Wahba, MD, from seeing female patients and prescribing controlled substances in the state, the Miami Herald reported Aug. 3. 

California physician gets $39M+ in whistleblower suit 

Kevin Murphy, MD, an oncologist who accused UC San Diego of retaliation, has been awarded more than $39.5 million, The San Diego Union Tribune reported Aug. 2. 

Surgical Center owner charged with performing unlicensed surgeries

The owner and president of the Virginia Surgical Center in Virginia Beach is facing charges for performing invasive surgeries without a license, according to an Aug. 2 report from NBC affiliate WAVY.

ASC Association co-signs letter supporting Conrad State 30 reauthorization

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association, along with 48 other healthcare organizations, has co-signed a letter to four members of the U.S. House commending the introduction of Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act.

16 healthcare leaders named to Forbes' '50 Over 50' for 2023

Forbes has released its annual “50 Over 50” list, featuring 200 women making an impact in four different categories: lifestyle, impact, innovation and investment. 

Wilmington Health performs ASC's 1st robotic procedure

Wilmington (N.C.) Health has added a Da Vinci XI robot for minimally invasive procedures to its ASC, becoming the first standalone, nonhospital-affiliated facility to use robotic surgical equipment in the state, according to an Aug. 1 report from Port …

No. 1 hospitals in 15 specialties: US News

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic was ranked as the No. 1 hospital across three specialties by U.S. News & World Report.

10 states with the most, least student debt

Pennsylvania is the state with the most student debt, while Utah is the state with the least, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

Surgery Partners adds 3rd strategic health system partner

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners has formed a strategic partnership with Dallas-based Methodist Health System, its third in 2023, following its partnerships with Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health and Columbus-based Ohio Health earlier th…