ASC News

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has submitted its third application to build a medical facility in Hanover County, Va., according to a May 18 report from the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Hattiesburg (Miss.) Clinic is relocating its Lowery A. Woodall Outpatient Surgery Center to a larger facility, according to a May 20 report from The Pine Belt News.

Having a strong understanding of the revenue cycle management of a practice can be a big benefit for private practice physicians for a variety of reasons, according to a May 20 news release from the American Medical Association.

 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation agreed to pay $7.6 million to resolve false claims allegations. 

Here are three updates on lawsuits where a physician sued their former employer: 

Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, will lay off 129 employees as it closes a Change Healthcare facility in Toledo, Ohio, according to regulatory documents filed with the state May 16.

Here are five statistics providing insight on the pay of physicians in the U.S., using data from Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report" for 2024.

Here are 10 ASCs across the U.S. that have posted job listings for administrators within the last month:

A severe thunderstorm passed through Houston on May 16, bringing torrential rain and high-speed winds that resulted in at least five deaths, according to a May 17 report from the Houston Chronicle. 

While physicians and nurses have been afforded the opportunity to practice across state lines, particularly in temporary roles, physician assistants have yet to enjoy the same benefits, according to a May 17 report from Medscape.