• Kelsey-Seybold's ASC strategy: 3 updates

    Here are three moves in the outpatient space that Sugar Land, Texas-based Kelsey-Seybold Clinic has made in the last year:
  • California man sentenced for defrauding physician of $2.7M

    A man in Fresno, Calif., was sentenced to 188 months in prison for defrauding a vulnerable physician of more than $2.7 million before his death. 
  • 3 ways ASCs can battle provider shortages

    As practices nationwide continue to face provider shortages, there are ways ASCs can remain competitive when it comes to recruiting talent, according to seven leaders who spoke with Becker's. 
  • What ASCs need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act

    A law requiring businesses — including certain health systems and practices —  to report who owns or has significant control over their operations went into effect in January.
  • What CMS has done in 2024

    CMS has made several policy changes this year that have shifted the ASC market, affecting issues such as prior authorization, reimbursement and billable procedures.
  • Texas physician convicted for $70M in fraudulent claims

    A physician from Fredericksburg, Texas, was convicted for submitting more than $70 million in fraudulent claims for orthotic braces and generic tests. 
  • Why You Should Think Twice Before Selling Your Independent MSK Practice

    Are you considering selling your independent MSK practice? If so, you're not alone. The healthcare industry is constantly evolving. Regulatory changes, shifting patient expectations, and declining reimbursement rates are among the top reasons independent physicians are choosing to sell their private practices. However, before making such a monumental decision, it's crucial to consider the long-term implications including the advantages of maintaining autonomy and the strategies to thrive in an ever-changing industry.
  • 3 physician specialties seeing massive pay changes

    Three specialties saw pay increases or decreases of more than 10% in the last year, according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report" for 2024.
  • Does more work mean more pay for physicians?

    Physicians are putting in more hours and working more productively than ever, but does their compensation reflect that?
  • 50 best places for physicians to live 

    Naples, Fla., is the best place to live in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report's "150 best places to live in the U.S. in 2024-25" list.
  • Illinois physician sentenced to 8 years for $1.2M Medicare fraud scheme

    A physician in Oak Park, Ill., was sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in a $1.2 million Medicaid fraud scheme. 
  • 4 ASC closures in 2024

    Here are four ASCs that have closed this year, as reported by Becker's since Feb. 22:
  • Portland Clinic to permanently close ASC

    The Portland (Ore.) Clinic plans to close its downtown ASC permanently on June 14 following 40 years in operation. 
  • Who's pursuing ASCs in 2024?

    Health system executives, including CEOs, CFOs and COOs, have their sights set on ASCs this year, with outpatient surgery named as the top service line for joint venture partnerships in 2024, according to a Jan. 4 VMG Health survey of health system executives.
  • How much do physicians owe on their mortgage?

    Nearly 20% of physicians have a mortgage of more than $500,000 on their primary home, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Wealth and Debt Report," published June 12.
  • The biggest expenses, debts physicians have

    Sixty percent of physicians said that mortgages on their primary residences is the largest expense they have, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Wealth and Debt Report," published June 12. 
  • 89% of PAs, NPs say they should have full prescription authority

    Approximately 89% of advanced practice providers in the U.S. say they should be granted full independent prescribing authority, according to a new survey from provider insights company Sermo. 
  • Physician group to pay health system $1.2M following neurosurgeon walkout 

    Fresno, Calif.-based Community Regional Medical Center will receive a $1.2 million settlement from Inspire Health Medical Group for allegations that neurosurgeons planned a walkout in 2021 but gave the system less than 32 hours notice.
  • Bad news for ASC administrators

    Here are three issues reported by Becker's that have the potential to negatively affect ASCs — and their staff:
  • Physicians and drug charges: 3 cases to know

    Here are three lawsuits involving physicians and illegal drug prescription that Becker's has reported on in the last month: 

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