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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. -
10 best, worst states for physicians
Montana is the best state for physicians while Hawaii is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub. -
What physicians would change about Medicare
Many healthcare leaders are outspoken about the issues within the Medicare and Medicaid systems, but what can be done to fix them? -
Kansas surgeon can be sued for removing wrong organ, court rules
The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that a former patient of Topeka-based Stormont Vail Health can continue her suit against the hospital and a physician who removed the incorrect organ, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported March 13. -
What's in store for ASCs in 2024?
Will the year bring on new challenges and opportunities for ASCs, or will 2024 be "status quo"? -
5 things to know now about the ASC industry
Here are five key things to know about the current state of the ASC industry: -
How has the Change Healthcare cyberattack affected physicians?
UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare reported a cybersecurity issue on Feb. 21 that has disrupted operations for healthcare organizations nationwide. -
The biggest ASC hotspots
Becker's has reported on lots of ASC activity in California and Texas.
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