Here are 8 lawsuits involving kickback allegations cases since July 17 as reported by Becker’s:
Category: ASC News
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.
Employee accused of embezzling $100K+ from Pennsylvania eye practice
An Erie, Pa.-woman accused of embezzling over $100,000 from the eye physician she once worked for has waived her criminal case to court, Aol reported Aug. 8.
10 practices, hospitals & facilities shutter in 10 days
Here are 10 hospitals, physician practices and health facilities that have announced plans to close, according to Becker’s reported between July 30 and Aug. 8:
Meet the highest-paid healthcare CFO
John Rex, CEO of UnitedHealth, was named the 10th highest paid CFO in the U.S., according to a report from The CFO Club. As such, he is also the highest-paid CFO in healthcare.
Jobless claims down despite recession fears
Jobless claims for the week ending Aug. 3 fell from the previous week to at 233,000, the lowest total in four weeks, according to an Aug. 8 report from Forbes.
