Ronald Ilg, a former neonatal physician in Spokane, Wash., on Aug. 10 pleaded guilty to hiring a hit man on the dark web to assault one woman and kidnap and extort another, KXLY.com reported.
Category: ASC News
Florida ASC cyberattack compromises 2,200 patient records
In June, Florida Springs Surgery Center in Spring Hill reported to HHS that the personal data of 2,203 patients was leaked in a cyberattack between March 25 and June 2.
3 ways ASCs are seeking to drive revenue
As supply and labor costs skyrocket, many ASC leaders are seeking new ways to drive revenue.
How proposed Medicare rules will affect chronic pain management
There could be several changes for chronic pain providers in 2023 based on a new proposal from Medicare, including changes to cost of care and the addition of new services.
Consumer price index rises by 8.5 percent in July
The consumer price index rose 8.5 percent in July compared to the same period last year, down from the inflation rate in June, according to an Aug.10 report from CNBC.
Walgreens in the headlines: 6 updates
Walgreens has grappled with a drug recall, two lawsuits and a boycott threat since June 10.
5 recent studies for ASC leaders to know
Two recent studies have shown use cases for artificial intelligence in both ophthalmology and gastroenterology.
ASC vs. HOPD for orthopedic surgery: 5 insights
Costs are significantly lower for patients choosing to have an orthopedic procedure at an ASC instead of a hospital outpatient department, according to a new report from Medscape.
Record-breaking deals, partnerships and more: 7 California ASC updates
California holds the most ASCs of any state, and a new project would also give it the most expensive ASC in the nation.
5 artificial intelligence updates this year
From glaucoma detection to cancer detection, artificial intelligence is being used in a variety of ways at ASCs.
