Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Tennessee medical center adds 2 cardiologists

Columbia, Tenn.-based Maury Regional Medical Center has added two cardiologists to its staff.

Washington medical office building sells for $32.6M

A medical office building in Tacoma, Wash., has sold for $32.6 million, according to an Aug. 26 report from The Registry.

These specialties have declining reimbursements, despite high patient volume

Medicare physician reimbursement rates have been declining over the last decade, but some specialties have been hit harder than others. 

The legislation anesthesiologists are monitoring

The American Society of Anesthesiologists, a research society with more than 53,000 members, serves a number of purposes for its physician members, including legislation advocacy. 

How much are physicians' malpractice premiums?

Most physicians’ malpractice premiums are between $10,000 and $19,999,  according to Medical Economics’ 2024 Physician Report published Aug. 14. 

The states with the highest COVID-19 rates

More than half of U.S. states are experiencing a summer COVID-19 surge, with what could end up being the largest number of cases seen in the season since the virus first started circulating in 2020. 

5 hospital closures in 1 month

ASCs could face an increase in volume as hospitals continue to close amid financial troubles. 

West Virginia physician admits to filing false tax return

David Anderson, MD, a physician in Morgantown, W.Va., admitted to filing a false tax return.

What's new with Cigna?

Insurance giant Cigna has maintained its position as a leading payer nationwide, despite both positive and negative events over the last two months.

Man accused of impersonating physician, performing unlicensed surgery

A Los Angeles man has been accused of impersonating a physician and performing a surgery in July 2021.