Pennsylvania has the most physicians per capita, while New York has the most physician assistants per capita, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
5 anesthesia controversies to know
Here are five recent controversies involving anesthesia providers:
Ohio medical office building sells for $995K
A medical office building in Youngstown, Ohio, has sold for $995,000, according to a Nov. 8 report from The Business Journal.
West Virginia hospital's Stark law case dismissed
A West Virginia federal district court has dismissed a false claims lawsuit filed against Thomas Health System, citing insufficient detail in the plaintiff’s allegations, according to court documents filed by Becker’s.
3 noncompete cases to know
Here are three lawsuits involving noncompete clauses for physicians and ASC leaders to know in 2024, as reported by Becker’s:
Hawaii pain physician accused of misdiagnosing patient to prescribe unnecessary opioids
A Honolulu, Hawaii-based pain management physician is facing a lawsuit for allegedly misdiagnosing a patient to prescribe him unnecessary amounts of oxycodone, Hawaii News Now reported Nov. 2.
Memorial Hermann opens Texas ASC
Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System has opened a new surgery center in Montgomery, Texas, according to a Nov. 8 report from Community Impact.
Idaho NP sentenced for conspiring to dispense controlled substances
A nurse practitioner in Boise, Idaho, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for conspiring to distribute controlled substances.
Atlanta VA physician guilty of sexually assaulting patient
Rajesh Patel, MD, a primary care physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Decatur, Ga., was found guilty of sexually assaulting a female patient during routine exams.
Audit of Optum finds potential legal violations, lower payments to independent pharmacies
A recent audit of healthcare giant Optum, revealed it may have violated Mississippi law, the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reported Nov. 8.
