Category: ASC News

New York ASC hit with data breach

The Mount Kisco (N.Y.) Surgery Center was hit with a data breach affecting current and former employees and patients. 

New York ASC hit with data breach

The Mount Kisco (N.Y.) Surgery Center was hit with a data breach affecting current and former employees and patients. 

North Carolina physician practice closes abruptly 

Greenville, N.C.-based Carolina East Family Medicine’s physician office has abruptly closed, WITN reported June 25

The need-to-knows of opening an ASC

As ASCs become increasingly appealing to market players, some healthcare leaders who are not as familiar with ASC practices may be looking to open outpatient centers.

What leaders are saying about physician autonomy

Autonomy is a critical element of a physician’s career, and according to healthcare leaders, market factors such as consolidation and private equity have limited the longevity of independent physicians.

How NP pay compares to inflation

The average annual salary for nurse practitioners increased by 3% between 2023 and 2024, while inflation is currently down by 19.5%.

5 reasons physicians are turning away from medicine

More physicians are regretting choosing to pursue medicine, according to a 2023 survey from the Physicians Foundation, and here are five reasons why physicians are turning away from the practice. 

Montana physician charged in $39M fraud scheme

A Whitefish, Mont., physician was charged for his role in a $39 million Medicare fraud scheme. 

Georgia physician charged with illegal drug distribution

A Warner Robins, Ga., physician has been charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws, 13 WMAZ reported June 25. 

10 states with the most healthcare data breaches

Since 2020, the U.S. has seen 2,213 healthcare industry breaches, impacting 152.1 million individuals, according to a new analysis from data company Incogni.