Most physicians’ malpractice premiums are between $10,000 and $19,999, according to Medical Economics’ 2024 Physician Report published Aug. 14.
Category: ASC News
The states with the highest COVID-19 rates
More than half of U.S. states are experiencing a summer COVID-19 surge, with what could end up being the largest number of cases seen in the season since the virus first started circulating in 2020.
5 hospital closures in 1 month
ASCs could face an increase in volume as hospitals continue to close amid financial troubles.
West Virginia physician admits to filing false tax return
David Anderson, MD, a physician in Morgantown, W.Va., admitted to filing a false tax return.
What's new with Cigna?
Insurance giant Cigna has maintained its position as a leading payer nationwide, despite both positive and negative events over the last two months.
Man accused of impersonating physician, performing unlicensed surgery
A Los Angeles man has been accused of impersonating a physician and performing a surgery in July 2021.
The 10 hardest-working states
WalletHub named North Dakota as the hardest-working state in a new analysis published by Aug. 26.
Connecticut man pleads guilty to $7.8M DME fraud, kickback scheme
A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to his role in a $7.8 million durable medical equipment fraud and kickback scheme.
The health systems investing in ASCs
Here are four health system moves in the ASC market in the last week, as reported by Becker’s since Aug. 16:
10 practice culture aspects most important to physicians
Over half of physicians (54%) believe that a commitment to work-life balance is the most important aspect of workplace culture, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Physician Workplace Culture Report,” published Aug. 23.
