Here are 10 numbers highlighting the potential for patients, payers and healthcare to save money by migrating to ASC settings:
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Adrian Talbot, MD, a physician in Slidell, La., was convicted of conspiring to distribute more than 1.8 million Schedule II controlled substances and defrauding healthcare programs of more than $5.4 million.
After an initial investigation by CBS News Texas exposed one company's alleged connection to over $200 million in alleged fraud, viewers "flooded" the investigation team with their own experiences with Medicare fraud, according to a July 23 MSN report.
Greg Miller, PhD, was named chief human resources officer of Regent Surgical, the ASC company said July 24.
A physician and her husband were charged with fraud and tax evasion related to a scheme that defrauded healthcare benefits programs of more than $10 million.
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Thirty universities were found to be the best medical schools nationwide in primary care and research, according to U.S. News & World Report's "Best Medical Schools" for 2024.
Navigating significant administrative burdens is a chief contributor to burnout among clinicians and other healthcare professionals. However, there are strategies to lower those burdens, according to a July 19 post by the American Medical Association.
The ASC industry is growing rapidly.
U.S. News & World Report released its annual medical school rankings and ratings July 23, selecting the best facilities for both research and primary care.
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, owner of one of the largest ASC chain in the U.S., posted nearly $1.46 billion in income and nearly $17.5 billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2024, according to the company's July 23 earnings…