Category: ASC News

Size of planned Iowa ASC, orthopedic facility cut amid high inflation

In 2021, Iowa City-based Steindler Orthopedic Clinic gained the approval to construct an ASC and an orthopedic clinic encompassing 106,880 square feet in North Liberty, Iowa. Now, the buildings will take up a combined 82,894 square feet, according to a…

6 things to know about Surgery Partners

Nashville, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners, a national operator of surgical facilities and ancillary services, has been a major player in the ASC space over the past few years.

California physician to pay $500K for billing Medicaid for procedures as if they took place in ASC

Los Angeles-based physician Joel Aronowitz, MD, will pay $497,619 to settle allegations that he illegally inflated claims to Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, by billing for wound care procedures as if they took place in an ASC when they occurre…

13 physician, facility awards, designations bestowed this year

From a quality improvement award to annual research awards, here are 13 physician and facility awards and designations granted since Jan. 6: 

83 women file sue Indiana physician for alleged abuse

Eighty-three women have filed a lawsuit against Indiana OB-GYN William David Moore, MD, and three health facilities alleging inappropriate behavior towards female patients, according to an April 30 report from Fox affiliate WXIN. 

What physicians do when patients can't pay their bills

More than half of physicians continue to treat patients and develop a payment plan when patients cannot pay their bills, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report” for 2023.

The most challenging part of physicians' jobs

Twenty-percent of physicians said rules and regulations are the most challenging part of their job, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report” for 2023.

10 highest-paying healthcare jobs

The median annual wage for healthcare practitioners and technical occupations, including registered nurses, physicians and dental hygienists, is $75,040, while the median for all occupations is $45,760, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Stat…

ASC PAC decreases spending in 2022 election cycle: 6 things to know

The ASC Association Political Action Committee, a political group that collects funds and donations to lobby for the interests of ASCs and ASC owners through the support of candidates, ballot measures and other political issues, donated $36,250 to poli…

7 whistleblower suits in 2023

From illegal opioid refills to Medicaid fraud allegations, here are seven important whistleblower lawsuits Becker’s has reported on in 2023: