Category: ASC News

Why physicians are choosing independent practices over hospitals

While many physicians are flocking to the security of employed models, others are finding that large practice groups can give physicians access to economies of scale without sacrificing autonomy. 

US healthcare organizations experience 692 data breaches in 11 months

Healthcare organizations experienced 692 data breaches from July 2021 to June 2022, according to a report published July 20 in HIPAA Journal.

How declining physician pay will alter the healthcare industry

CMS has proposed another physician pay cut in its Medicare physician fee schedule proposed for 2023. Seven physicians leaders were asked what the healthcare industry will look like if physician reimbursement continues to drop. This is how they responded:

5 healthcare data breaches in 3 months

Here are five data breaches affecting healthcare organizations that Becker’s has reported on since April 25:

Speciality physicians see salary spike

The demand for specialty physicians has increased, leading to a rebound of salaries that had fallen during the pandemic, according to AMN Healthcare’s Merritt Hawkins’ Review, published June 30.

$125M distribution center to support ASCs, hospitals

Medline held a ribbon cutting ceremony July 20 for its new 1.4 million-square-foot medical distribution center in Grayslake, Ill., thought to be the largest medical-grade distribution center in the country. 

Michigan endocrinologist pleads guilty to tax evasion

Michigan endocrinologist Bashar Kiami, MD, has pleaded guilty to tax evasion, the Justice Department said July 19. 

HHS eyes fraud potential in continuing education programs

The HHS Office of Inspector General released an advisory opinion highlighting the potential for fraud and abuse in provider-sponsored continuing education programs, according to a July 19 article in JDSupra.

New Jersey ASC association elects new president, board members

The New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers has elected two new board members and a new president.

Tennessee physician, clinic owner guilty of unlawful opioid distribution 

Smyrna, Tenn.-based physician and clinic owner Hau La was convicted of unlawfully distributing opioids, the U.S. Justice Department said July 20.