Grand Rapids, Mich.-based David Sova, DO, has entered a settlement agreement with a federal court to never prescribe controlled substances, the U.S. Justice Department said July 25.
Category: ASC News
Former ASC nurse pleads guilty to illegally obtaining opioids at work
A former nurse who worked at four Virginia healthcare facilities, including Stony Point Surgery Center in Richmond, on July 25 pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining various controlled substances.
Average physician signing bonuses in the last 5 years
The average physician signing bonus jumped 4.5 percent in the last year, according to Merritt Hawkins and AMN Healthcare’s 2022 “Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives.”
Physician sues Houston Methodist for $25M, alleges defamation
An ENT is suing Houston Methodist Hospital for $25 million, alleging the hospital defamed her for expressing her opinion on vaccine mandates, local NBC affiliate KPRC reported July 24.
Practice Greenhealth’s 25 most environmentally friendly healthcare organizations
The Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards showcase health practices that are committing their facilities to environmentally friendly care.
United Surgical Partners International reports $771M in Q2 revenue
United Surgical Partners International, part of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, reported $771 million in net operating revenues in its second quarter results on July 21.
ASC investment extremely profitable now, real estate adviser says
The current capitalization rate, paired with income potential, has created a market primed for ASC investment, according to Paul Doelling, director of St. Louis-based real estate advisory firm Mohr Partners.
5 physician specialties that drive the most revenue
Physicians generate an average $2.4 million annually for their hospitals, according to Merritt Hawkins and AMN Healthcare’s 2022 “Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives.”
Alaska clinic adds ASC, brings more care to Alaska Natives
A new clinic building in Fairbanks, Alaska, opened July 19 for the Alaska Native population, adding special services. including an ASC, urgent care, radiology audiology and more.
A new standard of care: Why this Texas practice evaluates mental health ahead of surgery
The post-surgery process often involves some physical pain, but the related mental effects tend to be treated as an afterthought, if not overlooked entirely.
