Here are five multimillion-dollar false claims settlements in the last three months:
Category: ASC News
United Urology Group hit with data breach affecting 10K individuals
United Urology Group recently experienced a data breach that involved sensitive patient information.
Physician-owned hospitals could address rural health shortages
A newly introduced bipartisan bill, the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act, aims to loosen restrictions on physician-owned hospitals.
10 states with the most, fewest surgical techs
There are 110,320 employed surgical technologists in the U.S., according to data from the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.
Physicians resign over financial dispute with Rhode Island hospital
Three hematology-oncology physicians have resigned from South Kingston, R.I.-based South County Health claiming underfunding, The Providence Journal reported July 30.
5 things to know about staffing at ASCs
Staffing shortages have been a persistent issue across ASCs and hospitals alike. Here are five things to know about the ongoing crisis:
11 physicians suing their former employers in 2024
Here are 11 cases of physicians suing their former employers, as reported by Becker’s in 2024″
Crozer Health facility to stop performing surgeries
In a bid to consolidate operations, Crozer Health’s Ridley Park, Pa.-based Taylor Hospital will cease performing surgeries, as reported Aug. 14 by CBS News.
5 best cities for inflation
Houston and its suburbs were named the best areas for inflation, according to WalletHub’s Changes in Inflation by City report published Aug. 14.
10 worst cities for inflation
U.S. year-over-year inflation rate sits at 2.9% as of July 2024, slowing below 3% for the first time since March 2021, according to WalletHub’s Changes in Inflation by City report published Aug. 14.
