Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Oregon woman sues medical center, physician over body cavity search

A woman in Eugene, Ore., is suing a medical center and one of its physicians for allegedly forcing her to undergo a body cavity search without a search warrant or signs that she was hiding contraband, The Oregonian reported Nov. 11.

5 things to know about Trump's new chief of staff 

President-elect Donald Trump appointed Susie Wiles, his senior campaign adviser, as the next White House chief of staff. 

Surgery's future gold standard

In a recent virtual briefing, researchers from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore discussed the latest in robotics and the use of AI in surgery. 

5 physicians suing their former employer in 1 month

Here are four suits involving five physicians firing their former employers that Becker’s has reported on in the last month:

10 gastroenterologists in the headlines

Here are 10 gastroenterologists who have made headlines in the last two months: 

'Physician champions' key to ASC partnership success

ASCs, hospitals, health systems and investment groups have increasingly looked to joint venture partnerships over the past year as a strategy for growing practices and expanding access to care.

CRNAs call on VA to expand scope of practice

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology is calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow CRNAs to practice autonomously.

The state of the ASC workforce: 10 notes

Labor costs continue to rise as ASCs compete with hospitals for staff. 

Iowa Supreme Court overturns clinic's $97M malpractice verdict

The Iowa Supreme Court has overturned a $97 million malpractice verdict, marking the largest award in state history, KCRG reported Nov. 9.

Holy Cross Medical Group taps new president

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based multispecialty physician group Holy Cross Medical Group has named Maggy Perez-Dickens as its new president, DotMed reported Nov. 11.