Today's Top 20 Stories
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2 Texas physicians guilty of prescribing opioids illegally
Two Texas physicians were convicted of unlawfully prescribing opioids and other controlled substances to undercover agents posing as patients. -
ASCs' workforce stumbling blocks
From staff shortages to case volumes, Peter Bravos, MD, chief medical officer of Yuba City, Calif.-based Sutter Health's Surgery Center Division, joined Becker's to discuss the workforce trends concerning ASCs at the moment. -
One-year business failure rates in the 10 best states to start a business
Wyoming has been named the best state to start a business in for 2024 based on research from law firm Schmidt & Clark, with a one-year new business failure rate of 24%.
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SCA Health seeks ASC administrators at 11 facilities
SCA Health is seeking multiple administrators to lead its ASCs nationwide. -
7 updates on the cardiology ASC industry
Here are seven headlines from the cardiology ASC industry that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 3: -
Physician fined $25K for supervising NP who called herself 'doctor'
In 2022, California nurse practitioner Sarah Erny, DNP, was fined nearly $20,000 for illegally presenting herself as a physician, calling herself "doctor" on social media and with patients, according to a Feb. 6 report from Medscape. -
Orthopedic ASC coming to rumored hospital site
An orthopedic clinic and ASC is coming to West Lafayette, Ind., in a spot that was rumored for hospital construction, according to a Feb. 6 report from local news site WLFI.
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Heart & Vascular Partners backs independent cardiology group
Heart & Vascular Partners, a Deerfield, Ill.-based management services company, partnered with St. Louis Heart & Vascular. -
Highest-paying healthcare jobs that don't need a degree
Hearing aid specialists are the highest-paying job in healthcare that does not require a degree, according to a recent report from U.S. News and World Report. -
Tennessee man sentenced for conspiring to sell patient information
A Memphis, Tenn., man has been sentenced to five years of probation for stealing patient information to sell for personal gain. -
5 ASC giants by numbers of surgery centers
The five largest ASC chains account for about 22% of the surgery center market.
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What to know about the CEO of HCA Healthcare
Here are three things to know about Samuel Hazen, CEO of HCA Healthcare: -
The states where physicians are most affected by medical malpractice
West Virginia is the state most affected by medical practice, according to a December report from Forbes Advisor. -
The 20 best ASC EHRs for 2024, per Blackbook
Surgical Information Systems has been named the top electronic health record system for ASCs in 2024 by automotive data company Blackbook. -
10 states with the highest unemployment rates
Nevada is currently the state with the highest unemployment rate, with 5.4% of its working-age population without a job, according to a Feb. 6 press release sent to Becker's by QR code generator QRFY. -
What's next for outpatient spine surgery
From "awake spine" procedures to construction on new outpatient spine centers across the country, here are three areas to keep an eye on in outpatient spine surgery: -
Texas Cardiologist charged with inappropriate contact with patients
Kozhaya Sokhon, MD, a cardiologist at AdvaCardio in The Woodlands, Texas, has been arrested and accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with multiple patients. -
GI Alliance breaks ground on Missouri ASC
Management organization GI Alliance has broken ground on an ASC in Kansas City, Mo., in conjunction with real estate company MedCore Partners and Cig Partners Two. -
Independent ASCs aren't going anywhere
In an increasingly consolidating landscape, independent ASCs still have a seat at the table. -
Meet the leaders behind 3 top GI societies
Across the country, gastroenterological associations and organizations connect physicians with professional development, education and resources, as well as networking opportunities.
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