Category: ASC News

5 things to know about the ASC workforce

Here are five things to know about the state of the ASC workforce:

Robots could complicate bottom line for some specialties

Amid the continued migration of high acuity procedures from hospital outpatient departments to ASCs, robotic technology has caught the attention of ASC leaders looking to invest in the future of their practices. 

Estimated tax rates for 2025

A new report from Bloomberg Tax & Accounting estimates that inflation-adjusted amounts in the tax code will increase by 2.8% from 2024, according to a Sept. 11 report from Forbes. 

Arkansas physician's license revoked after rape, assault charges

On Sept. 12, the Arkansas State Medical Board enacted an emergency license suspension and launched an investigation into Sudesh Banaji, MD, reported the Arkansas Advocate Sept. 12. 

Physicians vs. reimbursements: 3 updates

A continued pattern of declining reimbursement amid already challenging economic circumstances has many physicians concerned about what the future holds. Here are three updates physicians should know about reimbursement rates:

Trump, Harris reveal plans for small businesses

The 2024 presidential race is heating up as election day draws near. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have unveiled economic policies and plans to support small business generation and growth.

Orthopedic surgeon wins $290,000 suit against health system

Matthew Friederichs, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, prevailed in his lawsuit against Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health over a letter sent to patients after he resigned, according to the Grand Forks Herald.

5 solo practice recommendations for physicians

From being transparent to the proper Medicare setup, here are five important solo practice recommendations Becker’s has heard from physicians across the nation this year. 

Delaware physician pays $1M+ to settle fraud claims

A Wilmington, Del., physician agreed to pay $1,080,000 to resolve allegations that he violated the False Claims Act.

Medicaid disenrollment surpasses 25M: 10 notes for ASC leaders

About 25.1 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of Aug. 23, according to new data from KFF.