Category: ASC News

Another New York physician on trial for murder by overprescribing opioids 

New York physician Sudipt Deshmukh, MD, is facing a manslaughter charge in a patient’s opioid overdose death, the Rochester Beacon reported March 23. 

How the net worth of 10 healthcare billionaires has changed in 6 months

In September, Thomas Frist Jr., MD, founder of HCA Healthcare, was named the richest American in healthcare, with a net worth of $17 billion. Today, his net worth sits at $20.5 billion, up $3.5 billion in six months, according to Forbes’ live net worth…

10 cities with the highest adjusted cost of living for physicians

Oklahoma City is the city with the highest adjusted cost of living for physicians, based on adjusted compensation rates, according to Doximity’s “2023 Physician Compensation Report.” 

Kentucky physician wins $14M in lawsuit against CVS, Rite Aid

Kentucky physician James Chaney has been awarded $14 million in his lawsuit against CVS and Rite Aid of Kentucky for wrongly attributing drug orders to him, the Lexington Herald Leader reported March 22. 

Cities with the highest demand for temporary physicians

Tallahassee, Fla., is the metropolitan area with the highest demand for temporary physicians, according to 2023 data from online networking service Doximity.

Solo practice physicians see pay jump: Compensation growth by employment type

Physician pay in a solo practice jumped 3 percent in the last year, according to 2023 data from online networking service Doximity.

The biggest threats ASCs are facing in 2023

Issues including staffing shortages, payer reimbursements and hospital/health system competition are putting pressure on ASCs in 2023. 

Hospitals are ending services — here's how 'the ASC industry is reshaping itself'

While hospitals continue to close service lines, a window of opportunity appears to be opening for ASCs.

Physician vs. lawyer pay 

Here are five statistics to know about physician and lawyer compensation:

11 New York updates for ASC leaders to know

Here are 11 New York-based healthcare updates to know reported by Becker’s since March 16: