As ASC leaders and physicians evaluate what the future of growth in the industry looks like, many see the expansion of minimally invasive surgeries as a key factor in ASCs’ success over the next several years.
Category: ASC News
Ohio physician pays $600K to settle False Claims allegations
A physician in Powell, Ohio, has agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve False Claims allegations that he submitted fraudulent Medicare claims.
The most in-demand healthcare job, by state
As the population in the U.S. continues to grow and age, so does the demand for healthcare providers.
3 hospital, health systems filing for bankruptcy in 2025
Becker’s has reported on three hospital and health system bankruptcies since the beginning of 2025:
1 in 6 physicians contemplated or attempted suicide
While just 1% of physicians have attempted suicide, an additional 15% have contemplated it, according to Medscape’s 2025 “‘A Lot More Still Needs to Be Done:’ Physicians and Suicide Report,” published Feb. 21.
Missouri physician pleads guilty to making false statements to Medicare
Jerry Bruggeman, MD, of Columbia, Mo., has pleaded guilty to making false statements to Medicare.
The policy changes ASCA is fighting for in 2025 — and what's at stake
As federal policy updates come out of Washington at a rapid pace under a new presidential administration, ASC leaders and physicians remain watchful of policy shifts and legislation that will directly impact their practices.
St. Louis physician sentenced for Medicare, Medicaid fraud
Sonny Saggar, MD, a physician in St. Louis, has been sentenced to 35 months in prison for defrauding Medicare and Missouri Medicaid.
Car crashes into Pennsylvania medical office building
A car has crashed into a medical office building in York County, Pa., according to a Feb. 19 report from CBS 21.
California's regulatory roadblocks: The policies limiting ASC expansion
While California lacks certificate-of-need laws — cited by many industry leaders as a major barrier to ASC growth — regulatory challenges still exist.
