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California physician pleads guilty to $3.2M fraud
A Santa Paula (Calif.) physician pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of healthcare fraud for defrauding Medicare out of more than $3 million. -
Good news for ASC administrators
As more procedures migrate to ASCs, an increasing number of healthcare players are taking an interest in the outpatient sector. Additionally, several other industry developments may point to a promising future for ASCs. -
Good news for the FTC's noncompete ban
A Pennsylvania federal court judge denied the motion for a preliminary injunction pushing the effective date of the Federal Trade Commission's noncompete ban, National Law Review reported July 23. -
New Jersey couple sentenced for impersonating physician, running illegal practice
A New Jersey man and his wife were sentenced in connection with sexually assaulting two women,impersonating a doctor and running an unlicensed medical practice, according to a July 24 report by NBC New York. -
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: -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
HCA sees over $17B in revenue, outpatient volume declines second quarter in a row
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, owner of the largest ASC chain in the U.S., posted nearly $1.46 billion in income and nearly $17.5 billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2024, according to the company's July 23 earnings report. -
5 physician Medicare fraud cases in 1 month
Here are five cases of physicians facing allegations of Medicare fraud Becker's has reported on in the last month: -
Indiana physician sentenced to 5 years for Medicaid fraud
A Muncie, Ind., physician has been sentenced to five years for Medicaid fraud, among other charges, Fox59 reported July 22. -
Legal fight over a contested Alabama ASC persists
The legal battle over a contested ASC in Hoover, Ala., persists after an initial May 28 hearing, according to a report from Alabama Today. -
Ohio physician sentenced for $8M+ Medicare fraud scheme
Ankita Singh, MD, a physician in Maumee, Ohio, was sentenced to 26 months in prison for her role in a scheme to defraud Medicare. -
Rhode Island hospital recognized as Level 1 pediatric surgery center
Providence, R.I.-based Hasbro Children’s Hospital has been verified as a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons, reported by Providence Business News on July 21. -
5 hospitals ending services in 1 month
Five hospitals announced plans to end services in the last month, which could mean an opportunity for ASCs in these markets to add specialties.
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