Category: ASC News

Political affiliation bias on the rise in US workplaces

The percentage of U.S. workers who have experienced political affiliation bias in the workplace has increased 12 points in the last three years, growing to 24 percent of 504 workers surveyed, according to data from the Society for Human Resource Manage…

1 in 3 physicians have considered early retirement: Report

Thirty-six percent of physicians have considered early retirement in the last year, according to “Back From Burnout: Confronting the Post-pandemic Physician Turnover Crisis”,” an October report from the Medical Group Management Association and Jackson …

How states stack up: 15 rankings from 2022

From the most expensive state to retire in, to the state with the highest physician assistant pay, here are 15 state rankings Becker’s has reported on this year. 

7 most expensive states to retire in

Hawaii tops the list of the most expensive states to retire in this year, with the average person needing over $2 million to comfortably retire there, according to an Oct. 9 report from CNBC based on a data report from Bankrate. 

Good wages the key to success, 1 ASC CEO says

In a competitive job market, good wages and a positive work environment are the key to making sure that your organization retains top talent, according to one ASC CEO. 

Court OKs suit against Iowa physician accused of incompetency

Storm Lake, Iowa-based emergency room physician Andrew Obamwonyi, MD, is appealing the court’s decision to proceed with a suit alleging incompetency, Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Oct. 6.

Former physician who practiced in 3 states admits to criminal HIPAA scheme

Frank Alario, 65, a former physician with medical practices in New Jersey, New York and Florida, on Oct. 7 admitted to wrongfully disclosing patients’ protected health information, according to the Justice Department.

29 healthcare billionaires in the US

From a Regeneron co-founder to a medical equipment firm employee, meet 29 U.S. healthcare billionaires, per Forbes’ real-time net worth tracker: 

Ambulatory cloud EHR company releases new software

EClincalWorks, the largest digital charts company for ambulatory practices, has announced its latest electronic health records software, V12. 

Georgia hospital expands ASC to offer orthopedic services

Southwell Medical in Adel, Ga., expanded its ASC to offer orthopedic services, Fox affiliate WFXL reported Oct. 7.