Category: Becker’s ASC Review

California medical office building sells for $14.4M

A medical office building in Union City, Calif., has sold for $14.4 million, according to a Nov. 20 report from the San Francisco Business Times.

New York man sentenced for $4M healthcare fraud scheme

A man in West New York, N.J., was sentenced to 41 months in prison for 11 counts of defrauding the government out of more than $4.72 million and transacting the proceedings, according to a Nov. 18 release by the Department of Justice. 

How private practices can brace for 2025

Facing declining physician reimbursement rates and soaring inflation, private practices face mounting challenges heading into 2025.

The ASC industry's '800-pound gorilla'

While the majority of ASCs remain independent, increased consolidation within the industry has led some leaders to contemplate linking with hospitals or larger health systems as a strategy for more market-proof ASC growth.

'The next wave' in ASC survival

From emergent technologies and changing market dynamics to an aging population, a slew of trends could shape ASCs’ survival and growth over the next five years.

3 physician clinic closures in 1 day 

In one day, Becker’s reported on three physician clinic closures, citing reasons ranging from safety concerns and physician retirement. 

Pennsylvania NP sentenced for writing thousands of fraudulent Oxycodone prescription

A certified registered nurse practitioner in Harrisburg, Pa., was sentenced for writing fraudulent prescriptions for thousands of Oxycodone pills. 

Florida medical group lays off physicians after filing for bankruptcy 

Bradenton, Fla.-based MCR Health has laid off several physicians after it sought Chapter 11 protection Nov. 11.

Tenet inks AI partnership for physician network

Nashville, Tenn.-based Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC chain United Surgical Partner International, will launch Commure’s ambient AI platform across its physician network.

Indiana physician wins noncompete case against former employer

A judge has ruled in favor of a physician who sued his former employer over a noncompete clause in his employment contract, WFYI Indianapolis reported Nov. 20.