Today's Top 20 Stories
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Company gets $3M after former employees breached noncompetes
A federal jury has ruled that insurance brokerage Lockton Cos. and two brokers will pay $3 million to USI Insurance Services for allegedly breaching noncompete agreements, Business Insurance reported July 23. -
The cost-slashing power of ASCs in 10 numbers
Here are 10 numbers highlighting the potential for patients, payers and healthcare to save money by migrating to ASC settings: -
USPI revenue hits $1.1B in Q2
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare's ASC business, second quarter revenue hit $1.14 billion, a 21.1% increase from the same quarter last year.
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Top pediatric gastroenterology hospitals in the US: Newsweek
Newsweek has partnered with research firm Statista to release its second annual ranking of the best hospitals in the U.S. for pediatric gastroenterology. -
Louisiana physician convicted of illegal opioid distribution
Adrian Talbot, MD, a physician in Slidell, La., was convicted of conspiring to distribute more than 1.8 million Schedule II controlled substances and defrauding healthcare programs of more than $5.4 million. -
Planned Utah medical office building secures equity investment
A 24,655-square-foot medical office project in Eagle Mountain, Utah, has secured development funds from a private equity investment firm, according to a July 19 report from Utah Business. -
11 'vanishing' Texas medical companies linked to alleged Medicare fraud
After an initial investigation by CBS News Texas exposed one company's alleged connection to over $200 million in alleged fraud, viewers "flooded" the investigation team with their own experiences with Medicare fraud, according to a July 23 MSN report.
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Payer behavior threatening ASC growth
For many ASCs, navigating payer behavior and declining reimbursements is the biggest challenge in maintaining profits. -
Regent Surgical names Greg Miller as chief human resources officer
Greg Miller, PhD, was named chief human resources officer of Regent Surgical, the ASC company said July 24. -
Dr. Nieca Goldberg to return to practice at NYU
Nieca Goldberg, MD, and cardiologist behind the 'Go Red for Women' campaign announced that she will be returning to practice at NYU Langone (New York City). -
Atlas names former USPI exec as CFO
ASC development company Atlas Healthcare Partners has appointed Heather Richards its next CFO.
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University of Mobile graduates its 1st class from DNAP program
The University of Mobile (Ala.) celebrated its first graduates of its doctor of nurse anesthesia practice program, according to a July 22 report in The Baptist Paper. -
Feds charge physician-husband duo with tax evasion, $10M fraud
A physician and her husband were charged with fraud and tax evasion related to a scheme that defrauded healthcare benefits programs of more than $10 million. -
2024's top medical schools by state: US News
Thirty universities were found to be the best medical schools nationwide in primary care and research, according to U.S. News & World Report's "Best Medical Schools" for 2024. -
4 ways to reduce administrative burdens: AMA
Navigating significant administrative burdens is a chief contributor to burnout among clinicians and other healthcare professionals. However, there are strategies to lower those burdens, according to a July 19 post by the American Medical Association. -
2024’s most expensive ASC projects to date
The ASC industry is growing rapidly. -
Pennsylvania signs law restricting healthcare noncompetes
Pennsylvania has inked a law limiting noncompete agreements for certain healthcare providers, lawyer Craig Brooks from Houston Harbaugh wrote in JDSupra July 23. -
Work begins on 23-acre Texas medical building
Construction has begun on a 23-acre business office park in El Paso, Texas, that will primarily house a medical office park, according to a July 23 report from the El Paso Times. -
10 things to know about rise of Stark law violations
Physicians and other healthcare providers should keep a sharp eye on potential Stark law allegations amid increasing federal scrutiny, law firm Arnold & Porter wrote in an April blog post. -
The cost of attending a tier 1 medical school, per US News
U.S. News & World Report released its annual medical school rankings and ratings July 23, selecting the best facilities for both research and primary care.
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