Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Physician found guilty for $1.5M fraud scheme

Eureka, Ill.-based chiropractor Carrie Musselman was found guilty for a $1.5 million scheme that defrauded Medicare and other major insurance companies. 

Shuttered Colorado ASC files for bankruptcy in face of $1M lawsuit

The Urology Center of Colorado, based in Denver, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy Feb. 13 in the wake of a $1 million lawsuit from an Iowa-based data security company. 

Florida hospital awarded cardiology certification

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside has been awarded transcatheter valve certification from the American College of Cardiology, according to a Feb. 27 report from The Recorder.

5 highest-paid ophthalmologists in Sacramento

The highest-paid ophthalmologist in Sacramento, Calif., earns $687,800 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $312,120 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Meadville Medical Center adds Pennsylvania cardiology practice

Shenango Valley Cardiology Consultants has affiliated with Meadville (Pa.) Medical Center, according to a Feb. 24 report from The Business Journal.

3 physicians pioneering new procedures

Here are three physicians pushing their practice to new heights in 2025, as reported by Becker’s:

Dakota Surgical Center earns AAAHC accreditation

Minot, N.D.-based Dakota Surgical Center has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, according to a Feb. 16 report from NBC affiliate KFYR.

107 customer refund checks stolen from Pennsylvania ASC

Customer refund checks totaling $55,831 have been stolen from a surgical center in Transfer, Pa., according to a Feb. 25 report from NBC affiliate WFMJ.

10 payer updates in February

Here are 10 updates on payer policies, executive moves and other news in February for ASC leaders to know: 

7 healthcare union updates in February

Here are seven updates on healthcare unionization efforts in February, as reported by Becker’s: