Category: ASC News

How private practice physicians can take on revenue cycle management

Having a strong understanding of the revenue cycle management of a practice can be a big benefit for private practice physicians for a variety of reasons, according to a May 20 news release from the American Medical Association.

Cleveland Clinic settles false claims allegations for $7.6M 

 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation agreed to pay $7.6 million to resolve false claims allegations. 

Physicians suing their former employers: 3 updates 

Here are three updates on lawsuits where a physician sued their former employer: 

Optum to close facility, laying off 129: What ASCs need to know 

Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, will lay off 129 employees as it closes a Change Healthcare facility in Toledo, Ohio, according to regulatory documents filed with the state May 16.

Physician pay in 2024: 5 fast facts

Here are five statistics providing insight on the pay of physicians in the U.S., using data from Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report” for 2024.

10 ASCs hiring administrators

Here are 10 ASCs across the U.S. that have posted job listings for administrators within the last month:

Houston ASC closed in the wake of deadly thunderstorm

A severe thunderstorm passed through Houston on May 16, bringing torrential rain and high-speed winds that resulted in at least five deaths, according to a May 17 report from the Houston Chronicle. 

The 7 states allowing PAs to work across state lines

While physicians and nurses have been afforded the opportunity to practice across state lines, particularly in temporary roles, physician assistants have yet to enjoy the same benefits, according to a May 17 report from Medscape.

How the wealth of 10 physician billionaires has evolved

Ten physician billionaires’ net worth has grown in the last three years to reach a combined worth of $49.7 billion. 

New York physician sentenced for illegally prescribing opioids

A physician in East Norwich, N.Y., has been ordered to close his practice and surrender his license for illegal opioid prescription, News 12 Long Island reported May 16.