Sage Transparency, a healthcare transparency database from the Employee’s Forum of Indiana, has determined the average facility price of ASCs in 46 states based on the Medicare reimbursement rate for services.
Thomas Clayton, MD, chief of staff of Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital in Murphy, N.C., was arrested and charged with 16 felonies, Blue Ridge Public Radio reported March 28.
It is clear there are pros and cons to practice ownership, with some industry leaders saying it is the key to success while others say consolidation is inevitable.
Margate, N.J.-based Brian Sokalsky, DO, pleaded guilty for his role in a $5 million scheme to defraud payers by submitting claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions, the Justice Department said March 28.
Sage Transparency, a healthcare transparency database from the Employee’s Forum of Indiana, has named the most expensive ASC for patients in every state based on the facility’s Medicare reimbursement rate.
Thirty-three percent of physicians are explicitly not allowed to practice outside of their respective employment agreements, according to 2023 data from online networking service Doximity.
Thirty-three percent of physicians said they would most likely pursue a side gig to account for economic factors such as inflation, according to 2023 data from online networking service Doximity.
From nationwide nursing shortages, which are affecting ASC recruitment and retention efforts, to two states giving nurse practitioners more independence, here are eight nursing updates for ASC leaders to know: