Category: ASC News

11 'vanishing' Texas medical companies linked to alleged Medicare fraud

After an initial investigation by CBS News Texas exposed one company’s alleged connection to over $200 million in alleged fraud, viewers “flooded” the investigation team with their own experiences with Medicare fraud, according to a July 23 MSN report….

Regent Surgical names Greg Miller as chief human resources officer

Greg Miller, PhD, was named chief human resources officer of Regent Surgical, the ASC company said July 24.

Feds charge physician-husband duo with tax evasion, $10M fraud

A physician and her husband were charged with fraud and tax evasion related to a scheme that defrauded healthcare benefits programs of more than $10 million.

2024's top medical schools by state: US News

Thirty universities were found to be the best medical schools nationwide in primary care and research, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Medical Schools” for 2024.

4 ways to reduce administrative burdens: AMA

Navigating significant administrative burdens is a chief contributor to burnout among clinicians and other healthcare professionals.  However, there are strategies to lower those burdens, according to a July 19 post by the American Medical Associa…

2024’s most expensive ASC projects to date

The ASC industry is growing rapidly.

The cost of attending a tier 1 medical school, per US News

U.S. News & World Report released its annual medical school rankings and ratings July 23, selecting the best facilities for both research and primary care. 

HCA sees over $17B in revenue, outpatient volume declines second quarter in a row

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, owner of the largest ASC chain in the U.S., posted nearly $1.46 billion in income and nearly $17.5 billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2024, according to the company’s July 23 earnings report.

5 physician Medicare fraud cases in 1 month

Here are five cases of physicians facing allegations of Medicare fraud Becker’s has reported on in the last month:

Indiana physician sentenced to 5 years for Medicaid fraud

A Muncie, Ind., physician has been sentenced to five years for Medicaid fraud, among other charges, Fox59 reported July 22.