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The Change Healthcare cyberattack continues to plague physicians
On Feb. 21, Change Healthcare reported "enterprise-wide connectivity issues" that turned into a cybersecurity incident that rocked the U.S. health system. -
The ASC companies making waves
Here are three ASC companies that have been making headlines over the last few months. -
Virginia physician sentenced for prescribing, distributing over 1M oxycodone pills
Kirsten Ball, MD, a former physician in Arlington, Va., was sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegally prescribing and distributing more than 1 million oxycodone pills. -
5 new numbers ASCs need to know
Here are five numbers that ASC leaders should pay attention to: -
North Carolina ASC 1st in US to earn certifications in all orthopedic subspecialties
Brunswick Surgery Center in Leland, N.C., recently became the first ASC in the U.S. to earn certifications of excellence in all orthopedic subspecialties from DNV Healthcare. -
Dr. Derek Steinbacher debuts TMJ replacement at Connecticut ASC
Derek Steinbacher, MD, DMD, performed the first total joint replacement for the temporomandibular joints in an ASC. -
Pain physician gets prison for opioid, fraud scheme
A pain physician from North Carolina, who was assigned to clinics in Virginia, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for an illegal drug dispensing conspiracy, The Roanoke Times reported March 19. -
10 states where business owners thrive
Wyoming is the best state for business owners in 2024, according to a list from law firm Schmidt & Clark. -
Private practice vs. employed physician pay: 3 key comparisons
Here are three comparisons illustrating compensation and time demand differences between private practice physicians and their employed counterparts, according to three Medscape surveys published in 2022 and 2023: -
6 stats on the shrinking physician workforce
Here are six statistics shedding light on the dwindling U.S.-based physician workforce: -
2024's residency match: 7 things to know
Here are seven things to know about the 2024 main residency match, according to Healthgrades: -
'Rock Doc' NP sentenced to 20 years for illegal prescriptions
A nurse practitioner in Jackson, Tenn., was sentenced to 20 years in prison for illegally prescribing opioids from his practice. -
5 states with the most, least expensive malpractice liability insurance
Nebraska is the state with the least expensive annual malpractice liability insurance, while New York's is the most expensive, according to personal finance site WalletHub. -
5 hospitals shutter services in 1 week
Some hospitals have been forced to shutter services amid staffing shortages and financial issues, and several ASC leaders think these service line closures could be a growth opportunity. -
California physician sentenced for unlawul opioid distribution
A former Alamo, Calif., physician has been sentenced to more than one year in prison for distributing opioids out of the scope of medical practice. -
5 states with the highest, lowest projected physician competition
Nevada is the state with the lowest projected physician competition by 2030, according to personal finance site WalletHub. -
MedPAC pushes Congress to require ASC cost data
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) in its biannual report recommended that ASCs should be required by Congress to submit cost data. -
5 highest-, lowest-paying states for physicians
Kentucky is the state that pays physicians the most when adjusted for cost of living, according to personal finance site WalletHub. -
Washington physician agrees to pay $700K to settle false claims allegations
William Salko, DO, a physician formerly of Richland, Wash., and healthcare staffing company Jackson & Coker LocumTenes, agreed to pay $700,000 to settle allegations of participating in a kickback scheme. -
5 states with the highest, lowest malpractice award payouts
Wyoming is the state with the lowest malpractice award payout amount per capita, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
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