Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Physician convicted of international money laundering scheme, importing illegal drugs 

    Patsy Newitt -
    A Massachusetts physician has been convicted for his involvement in an international money laundering scheme involving importing illegal and misbranded drugs.

  2. 10 best, worst state capitals to live in

    Riz Hatton -
    Austin, Texas, is the best state capital to live in, while Trenton, N.J., is the worst, according to personal finance website WalletHub.

  3. $2.4B+ worth of healthcare deals to know

    Paige Haeffele -
    Here are five healthcare partnerships, acquisitions and mergers that ASC leaders should know, as reported by Becker's since Jan. 30:

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  1. USPI vs. Optum vs. HCA Healthcare: 14 financial notes

    Paige Haeffele -
    Here is a rundown of how United Surgical Partners International, HCA Healthcare and Optum fared financially in 2023:

  2. US Defense Secretary undergoes general anesthesia

    Claire Wallace -
    U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has undergone general anesthesia for "non-surgical procedures," related to a bladder issue. 

  3. The rise of anesthesiologist pay: A 10-year timeline

    Paige Haeffele -
    Anesthesiologists were among the 10 highest-paid physician specialties in 2023, and have been among those ranks each year since 2013.

  4. California's noncompete notice deadline approaches

    Riz Hatton -
    Employers with employees or former employees in California who are subject to noncompetition provisions must provide individualized written notice that the noncompetition clause or agreement is void by Feb. 14, law firm Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete wrote on JDSupra Feb. 12.

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  1. How declining reimbursements are impacting anesthesiologists

    Claire Wallace -
    CMS reimbursements for physicians are on the decline, affecting every specialty nationwide.

  2. 5 highest paid ophthalmologists in Nashville

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The highest paid ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tenn., earns $648,500, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $265,450 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  3. Kentucky physician pleads guilty to $14M fraud scheme

    Patsy Newitt -
    A Kentucky physician has pleaded guilty to a $14 million Medicare fraud scheme in which he accepted kickbacks for medically unnecessary equipment and tests, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported Feb. 12. 

  4. Surgical tech companies eye ASCs for growth

    Riz Hatton -
    Surgical tech companies are exploring ASCs as a key area for growth.

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  1. NYU Langone buys $33M Florida building for medical office

    Claire Wallace -
    New York City-based NYU Langone has paid $33 million for a property in West Palm Beach, Fla., where it plans to build a medical office building, according to a Feb. 10 report from the Palm Beach Post. 

  2. ASCs, hospitals grapple with anesthesia trends

    Claire Wallace -
    Anesthesiologist shortages have been sweeping the nation, forcing major hospital systems to cancel procedures as ASCs and inpatient systems alike continue to fight for top talent. 

  3. Texas anesthesiologist has license suspended, barred from treating female patients

    Patsy Newitt -
    A Lubbock, Texas-based anesthesiologist has been accused of violating a medical license restriction more than 60 times in two months and has been temporarily barred from practicing, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reported Feb. 9. 

  4. Man pleads guilty to $11M healthcare kickback scheme 

    Patsy Newitt -
    A Florida man has admitted his role in a kickback scheme involving durable medical equipment that defrauded Medicare of more than $11 million. 

  5. Tenet enters 'new era' driven by USPI growth 

    Patsy Newitt -
    Tenet Healthcare's ASC chain, Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, continues to spur the company's growth, according to a Feb. 8 earnings call transcribed by Seeking Alpha. 

  6. The leaders at the helm of the 3 biggest GI groups

    Amelia Ickes -
    Here are the leaders at the helm of the three biggest GI groups based on the number of physicians:

  7. Vision private equity activity on the decline

    Amelia Ickes -
    The total number of healthcare-focused private equity deals decreased by 16.2% in 2023, while vision-focused deals decreased dramatically, according to Pitchbook's "Healthcare Services Report" published Feb. 8.

  8. The bankruptcies, acquisitions changing the physicians workforce

    Riz Hatton -
    Here are three bankruptcies and acquisitions that are altering the physician workforce:

  9. Oregon hospitals' surgeries plummet amid anesthesiologist shortages 

    Patsy Newitt -
    Surgeries at two Providence hospitals were down by almost 50% in December and January amid an anesthesiologist shortage, The Oregonian reported Feb. 9. 

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