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Telemedicine company owners admit to $64M nationwide kickback scheme
The owners of telemedicine company RediDoc admitted their roles in a $64 million fraud, bribery and kickback scheme, the Justice Department said May 10. -
Pennsylvania physician gets 20 years in prison, $4M fine for pill mill
Internal and pain medicine physician Andrew Berkowitz, MD, was sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for running a prescription "pill mill" from his practice, the Justice Department said May 10. -
States with the highest projected physician shortages vs. job resignation rates
As staffing issues remain top of mind for healthcare leaders, physician shortages and job resignations can further exacerbate the problem. -
Ambulatory care sees highest job growth in healthcare sector in April
Among the 34,000 healthcare jobs added in April, ambulatory care created 28,000, beating out hospitals, nursing and residential care, according to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
5 California ASC updates
Here are five updates on California ASCs that Becker's has reported on since April 11: -
Physicians & ASCs: The perfect pairing?
ASCs can not only provide financial opportunities for physicians, but they also can offer a more ideal work experience and an opportunity for autonomy. -
Top 25 physician specialties by average charges
Nephrology is the physician specialty with the highest average charges per provider, according to claims data in a May report from Definitive Healthcare. -
Physician pay vs. average cost of living in each state
The annual salary for physicians largely exceeds the base cost of living for each state in the U.S., according to data from ZipRecruiter and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Living Wage Calculator. -
USPI vs. AmSurg vs. SCA: 10 key comparisons to know in 2022
United Surgical Partners International, AmSurg and Surgical Care Affiliates are the largest ASC chains in the U.S. -
ASC tax on the chopping block in Connecticut
The Connecticut legislature's one-year, $24.2 billion state budget will eliminate ASC taxes by July 1, law firm Garfunkel Wild said May 6. -
23% of physicians say they've been mistreated at workplace
Nearly 1 in 4 physicians have experienced mistreatment in the workplace, according to research published May 6 in JAMA Network Open. -
HHS appeal of No Surprises Act on hold: 3 things ASCs should know
ASCs might have relief from the provisions of the No Surprises Act later this year after HHS requested a hold of its appeal of a federal court ruling in Texas that voided part of the act's arbitration process. -
ASC won't lose provider status because of suit against physician, California court rules
A California court ruled that a surgical clinic will not lose its status as a healthcare provider solely because a physician acted beyond the scope of his license, allegedly causing a patient's death, Human Resources Director America reported May 6. -
10 ASCs leaders on positive signs for the industry
With low infection rates and fast turnarounds, ASCs are increasingly viewed as ideal sites of outpatient services. -
Physician known as 'El Chapo of Opioids' gets 6 years in prison
Robert Delagente, DO, was sentenced to 72 months in prison for opioid distribution and falsifying medical records to cover it up, the Justice Department said May 5. -
8 federal updates for ASCs to know
Here are eight federal healthcare updates from the last two weeks: -
UnitedHealth policies drive physicians to Optum, lawsuit claims
Envision Healthcare claims UnitedHealth Group is forcing physician groups out of network in an effort to recruit them to its subsidiary Optum, according to a May 2 lawsuit focused on Florida-based members and providers. -
ASCs' biggest enemies to patient care
Supply chain issues and CMS policies are two of the big obstacles ASCs face in providing patient care. -
7 ASC acquisitions, affiliations, partnerships
Below are seven ASC acquisitions, affiliations and partnerships that Becker's has covered in the past 58 days: -
Dow's sharp drop has investors anxious: 5 notes
The Dow had its worst day since 2020 May 5, slipping 1,063 points, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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