David Allingham, MD, owner and sole practitioner at Oakton (Va.) Primary Care Center, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for operating a pill mill, distributing controlled substances, and making false healthcare statements, according to a May 14 news release from the Justice Department. What happened?
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Florida-based physician Scott Wiesen, MD, has surrendered his medical license after facing a lawsuit for a colonoscopy he performed at Naples, Fla.-based Premier Endoscopy Center. Dr. Wiesen can no longer practice medicine in the state, according to a May 14 report from WINK News. Dr. Wiesen was facing an investigation from the Florida Department of […]
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Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Chan Medical School has expanded its endoscopy center in Southborough, Mass.
The expansion included the addition of two new procedure rooms to the facility, according to a May 1 press release.
The endosco…
Premier Eye Care of Eastern Idaho has broken ground on an ASC in Chubbuck, according to a May 14 report from the Idaho State Journal. The new facility is expected to open in 2026, and will be Premier’s fourth location in the state, with additional facilities in Idaho Falls, Rexburg and Pocatello. Surgeons with the […]
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Several ASC chains have dominated the market over the last 10 years, acquiring independent and physician-owned centers nationwide. Here is how five of the largest chains, by number of centers, have positioned themselves for 2025: United Surgical Partners International, owned by Tenet Healthcare (Dallas) USPI is turning its focus to AI for 2025. At the […]
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Columbia, N.H.-based Robert Soucy, DO, has pleaded guilty to unlawfully distributing controlled substances, according to a May 13 news release from the U.S. Department of Justice. What happened?
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Here are five federal policy updates that physicians and leaders need to know, as reported by Becker’s since April 8:
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Here is how three of the largest ASC operators performed during the first quarter of 2025, according to their financial reports: Surgery Partners (Brentwood, Tenn.) United Surgical Partners International (Dallas) HCA Healthcare (Nashville, Tenn.)
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The anesthesia labor market is tighter than it has been in decades, making it increasingly difficult for ASCs to secure reliable coverage. By 2026, the U.S. is projected to face a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists, according to a 2024 white paper from Medicus Healthcare Solutions. Today, there are more than 7,700 people for every one […]
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Since 2024, Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Surgery Centers has added several new physicians, struck new partnerships and continued to grow nationwide. DISC Sports and Spine Center specializes in outpatient, minimally invasive spine procedures and advanced arthroscopic techniques. Here are eight key ways the center has pursued growth over the past year: 1. DISC Surgery Center […]
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