The Surgery Center of Enid (Okla.) has installed solar panels in a bid to reduce its energy costs, according to an Oct. 31 report from the Enid News & Eagle.
Category: ASC News
Pennsylvania physician offices fight to stay open amid Steward physician group sale
Meadville (Pa.) Medical Center is attempting to reach a deal with the financially troubled Dallas-based Steward Health Care to avoid the closure of physician practices affiliated with Sharon Regional Medical Center, The Meadville Tribune reported Oct. …
5 highest-paid physician specialties according to 3 reports
Orthopedic surgery tops most lists of the highest paid physician specialties.
Physicians want more transparency for prior authorizations
Physicians are struggling to find clear, quick answers to their questions about prior authorization requirements, according to Medscape’s 2024 “‘They’re Awful and Impede Patient Care’: Medscape Physicians and Prior Authorizations Report 2024.”
Sterling Physician Group adds 6 physicians, specialists
Moultrie, Ga.-based Sterling Physician Group recently added six physicians to its medical staff, The Moultrie Observer reported Oct. 31.
Indiana physician loses license due to alleged violations
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has suspended an Indianapolis physician’s license after he was charged for 114 counts of violating laws regarding medical practice regulation and controlled substance prescription.
Former surgeon to pay $200K for false claims allegations
A former plastic surgeon in Sioux City, Iowa, will pay $198,755 to resolve allegations he billed government health insurance programs for medically unnecessary procedures.
Providence to cut 55 outpatient jobs
Providence Swedish South Puget Sound, the operator of Olympia, Wash.-based Providence St. Peter Hospital, plans to reduce the majority of its outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy services in January, according to an Oct. 31 report from …
10 worst states for jobs
West Virginia is the worst state to find a job, according to WalletHub’s 2024 ranking.
10 ASCs hiring administrators
Here are 10 ASCs currently hiring administrators:
