Category: ASC News

Board reinstates pain physicians' license following settlement agreement, alleged patient assault 

The Iowa Board of Medicine has agreed to reinstate a pain physicians’ license who was charged with sexually abusing a patient, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported July 10. 

Inflation rate falls in June for 1st time since 2020

The June inflation rate dipped for the first time in more than four years, opening the door for the Federal Reserve to potentially begin lowering interest rates this year, according to a July 11 report from CNBC.

Georgia amends ASC certificate-of-need law

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a law revising the certificate-of-need statute for ASCs, law firm Polsinelli wrote in an article published July 10 by  JD Supra.

Rite Aid to pay $7.5M to settle illegal prescription allegations

Rite Aid and 10 subsidiaries have agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle allegations of illegal prescription violating the Controlled Substance Act and False Claims Act. 

USPI's growth: 5 key metrics

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International is maintaining its position as the leading operator of ASCs in the U.S. in 2024.

U of Minnesota to shutter 2nd nurse practitioner clinic in 1 year

Minneapolis-based University of Minnesota plans to shutter a nurse practitioner-led clinic at the end of October, according to a July 10 report from the Star Tribune.

What ASCs need to know about the recent COVID-19 spike

Here are five key notes about the recent rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations:

How weight loss drugs affect 5 physician specialties

The drug class that includes Ozempic, Wegovy and other obesity care treatments has grown in popularity over the last year, affecting several ASC specialties. 

New York ASC under investigation following data breach

Oklahoma City-based law firm Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into a November data breach that impacted employees and patients of Mount Kisco (N.Y.) Surgery Center. 

Oswego Health ASC performs 1st robotic-assisted surgery

Oswego (N.Y.) Health’s Surgery Center has performed its first robotically assisted surgery, according to a July 9 report from CNY Central.