Category: ASC News

Becker’s has reported on four physicians who have filed suits against their former employers or competitors since June 10:

Here are four ASCs being built in unconventional locations — including a former movie theater — that Becker’s has reported on in 2022:

Physician practice owners’ annual malpractice insurance premium is $3,000 less than non-owners, according to Medical Economics’ “2022 Physician Report” released June 18. 

Nearly 6,000 hospitals used temporary physicians to staff their facilities, according to a July report by Definitive Healthcare. 

For doctors and specialists, acquiring an ASC can offer many benefits both for patient care and for financial gain. 

Becker’s has reported on four joint-venture ASC deals in the last 30 days, including 22 now owned by Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International and a urology physician group.

With nearly 12,000 members, Southern California Permanente Medical Group is the physician group with the most physicians, according to a July report by Definitive Healthcare. 

Physicians are flocking to employed models over private practice, a trend that’s picked up momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic, JDSupra reported January 11. 

Here are nine physician fraud cases Becker’s has reported on since June 2:

An appellate court on July 8 revived an antitrust lawsuit against IU Health that alleges the Indianapolis-based health system engaged in anti-competitive behavior that decreased standards of care in the region.