Category: News & Analysis

5 physician fraud cases in 2 weeks

Here are five physician fraud cases that Becker’s has reported on since Dec. 5:

Former nurse charged with tampering with medical fentanyl at ASC

A former licensed registered nurse was charged with allegedly tampering with vials of liquid fentanyl at an ASC in Martin County, Fla., where she previously worked, the Justice Department said Dec. 16.

5 federal healthcare updates

The potential end of mpox’s public health emergency designation and four more federal healthcare updates Becker’s has reported on since Nov. 30:

Pennsylvania physician found guilty for unlawful distribution of controlled substances

Martin Evers, MD, was found guilty on 71 counts of unlawful distribution of controlled substances Dec. 5. The counts against Dr. Evers include the unlawful distribution of fentanyl, methadone, oxycodone and diazepam.

Hourly nurse pay in the 10 best states for healthcare

Rhode Island is the best state for healthcare, according to personal finance website WalletHub, and the average hourly pay for registered nurses there is $40.99, which is higher than the national average of $39.78. 

A blinded patient, spiked IV bags and more: 11 physician legal cases in November

Here are 11 allegations, lawsuits or charges against physicians reported on by Becker’s since Nov. 3:

5 states with the lowest job satisfaction

Delaware is the state with the lowest job satisfaction, according to personal finance website WalletHub.

5 states with the fewest job opportunities

Louisiana is the state with the fewest job opportunities, according to personal finance website WalletHub.

10 worst states to find a job

West Virginia is the worst state to find a job, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

5 worst states for employment growth

Wisconsin is the worst state for employment growth, according to personal finance site WalletHub.