Mississippi was ranked last on a list of states with the best healthcare systems by personal finance website Wallethub. 

Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems has released its second-quarter operating results, showing a record number of surgical volume, driven in part by the system's ASC presence. 

Minnesota was ranked No. 1 on a list of states with the best healthcare systems by personal finance website Wallethub. 

Here are four leadership appointments in the outpatient surgery sector, as reported by Becker's since July 11:

A recent American Medical Association survey shows six specialties emerging as those where physicians have the highest intent to leave –– and not just counting those waiting for retirement. 

Forbes has released its annual list of the top 24 countries for Americans who are looking to retire abroad. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

Here are 10 numbers highlighting the potential for patients, payers and healthcare to save money by migrating to ASC settings:

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.

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. 

Greg Miller, PhD, was named chief human resources officer of Regent Surgical, the ASC company said July 24.

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.

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.

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.

The ASC industry is growing rapidly.

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. 

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, owner of one 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.