A patient in Florida has won a $3.2 million lawsuit against a physician who allegedly misdiagnosed him, leading to a lost leg from a flesh-eating bacteria, NBC affiliate WPTV reported April 8.
Category: ASC News
5 things anyone opening an ASC should know
In the ever-changing healthcare market, starting a new venture can feel like a big risk.
5 things anyone opening an ASC should know
In the ever-changing healthcare market, starting a new venture can feel like a big risk.
The best states for physicians in the last 5 years
Montana and Wisconsin consistently make WalletHub’s annual list of best states for physicians.
10 best, worst states for children's healthcare
Massachusetts is the best state for children’s healthcare, while Mississippi is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
10 best, worst states to work from home
New Jersey is the best state to work remotely, while Alaska is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
40 lots of hand sanitizer recalled over methanol contamination risk
Aruba Aloe Balm has issued a voluntary recall of 40 lots of Aruba Aloe hand sanitizer gel alcohol 80% and Aruba Aloe Alcoholada gel due to a risk of methanol presence.
Wisconsin ASC adds robotic-assisted surgery
Valley Surgery Center in Hudson, Wis., recently began offering robotic-assisted surgery to patients.
New York ASC hit with data breach
New York City-based Island Ambulatory Surgery Center has notified patients of a data security incident that impacted its patients’ protected health information.
Number of active NPs in each state
Florida has 22,270 active nurse practitioners, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
