Stolen data from New York City-based ASC Gramercy Surgery Center has been leaked on the dark web following a patient data breach, according to an Aug. 10 report from DataBreaches.net.
Category: ASC News
Physician pays $600K+ to settle false claims allegations
A physician in Tulsa, Okla., agreed to pay $619,994 to settle false claims allegations
USPI vs. AmSurg vs. SCA Health: 10 key comparisons to know in 2024
United Surgical Partners International, AmSurg and SCA Health are the largest ASC chains in the U.S.
Industry developments leaving private practice physicians watching their backs
The independent healthcare market has become increasingly cutthroat amid declining reimbursements, rising costs and increasing consolidation industrywide — making it significantly more difficult for private practice physicians to stay afloat.
8 physician kickback cases in 3 weeks
Here are 8 lawsuits involving kickback allegations cases since July 17 as reported by Becker’s:
Nurse practitioner burnout, depression in 2024: 10 things to know
Seven in 10 nurse practitioners report feeling burned out or depressed in 2024, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Nurse Practitioner Burnout & Depression Report,” published Aug. 9.
Physician sentenced to 24 years in prison after patient assault
A Silver Spring, Md., physician was sentenced to 24 years in prison after sexually assaulting two patients during routine medical exams, WTOP reported Aug. 8.
Hospitals continue to shutter services – what does this mean for ASCs?
More hospitals are shuttering services and facing financial challenges amid soaring costs and declining reimbursements.
9 leaders retiring in 2024
From cardiology to gastroenterology leaders, here are nine prominent clinicians who have retired in 2024:
5 things to know about ASCs and declining reimbursements
ASCs throughout the U.S. face skyrocketing operational costs alongside declining reimbursements from payers.
