Category: ASC News

UVM to shutter facilities, lay off staff amid $100M in budget cuts

In October, the University of Vermont Medical Center paused construction on a planned $129 million outpatient surgery center in South Burlington, Vt., following budget constraints. 

5 payer updates shaking up the ASC industry

Here are five moves from payers that are making waves in the ASC space:

Trump selects for 25 cabinet positions: What to know about his picks

Since winning reelection in early November, President-elect Donald Trump has gone to work assembling his cabinet. 

New Jersey man sentenced for $4M healthcare fraud scheme

A New Jersey man was sentenced to 87 months in prison for defrauding the New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Fund of more than $4 million.

Healthcare ransomware attacks surge in 2024: 5 things to know

Ransomware attacks in the healthcare industry have increased in 2024, according to a SafetyDetectives “Healthcare Under Siege: Ransomware in 2024” report released Nov. 13. 

Physicians per capita in the 10 worst states for healthcare

There are 133.06 physicians for every 100,000 residents in West Virginia, the worst-ranked state for healthcare.

Physicians per capita in the 10 best states for healthcare

There are 129.32 physicians for every 100,000 residents in Rhode Island, the best-ranked state for healthcare.

Physician sues Prospect Medical Holdings alleging insurance fraud

A former psychiatrist at Manchester Memorial Hospital in Hartford, Conn., is suing parent company Prospect Medical Holdings over alleged insurance fraud, CT Insider reported Nov. 13. 

Florida men charged with $28M fraud, kickback scheme

Two Florida men were charged in a seven-count indictment for their role in a $28 million fraud scheme involving physician kickbacks for durable medical equipment. 

UCHealth to pay $23M for false claims allegations

Aurora, Colo.-based University of Colorado Health has agreed to pay $23 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by improperly coding certain evaluation and management claims, and submitting them to federal healthcare progra…