Physician burnout is at an all-time high, with three out of five physicians expressing that they feel exhausted, according to an Oct. 26 report from the American Medical Association.
Category: ASC News
Colorado women’s clinic to outsource procedures to local ASC
The Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado in Fort Collins will begin outsourcing procedures to Nadora Healthcare, a Johnstown-based ASC, according to an Oct. 25 report from the Loveland Reporter-Herald.
Texas physician guilty in $54M Medicare fraud scheme
Daniel Canchola, MD, pleaded guilty for his role in a $54 million Medicare fraud scheme, the Justice Department said Oct. 25.
Finding a physician mentor: 5 tips
Young physicians and residents should take advantage of mentorship opportunities to further their careers, according to an Oct. 25 article on the American Medical Association website.
Where ASC consolidation is headed
Prashanth Bala, vice president of ASC operations at Shields Health in Quincy, Mass., spoke with Becker’s to discuss the trajectory of ASC consolidation.
Texas ASC files for $1.7M renovation with state
The Katy (Texas) Ambulatory Surgery Center has submitted a project request to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for a renovation/alteration project, according to an Oct. 24 report from Community Impact.
New York physician to pay $900K for opioid, fraudulent billing claims (
New York physician Ahmad Mehdi, MD, is paying $900,000 to settle civil claims over alleged improper opioid prescribing and fraudulent billing, the Justice Department said Oct. 24.
3 pieces of legislation ASC leaders should know
The American Medical Association is involved in lobbying and advocacy efforts for legislation involving Medicare, physician’s practices and more, according to an Oct. 4 report from the organization.
What physicians need to know about Stark Law’s fair market considerations
Understanding fair market value is critical for compliance under Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statutes, The National Law Review reported Oct. 20.
50+ stats on physician compensation
Here are more than 50 key stats on physician compensation:
