A nurse practitioner in Jackson, Tenn., was sentenced to 20 years in prison for illegally prescribing opioids from his practice.
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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.
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.
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.
Nevada is the state with the lowest projected physician competition by 2030, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
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The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) in its biannual report recommended that ASCs should be required by Congress to submit cost data.
Kentucky is the state that pays physicians the most when adjusted for cost of living, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
Wyoming is the state with the lowest malpractice award payout amount per capita, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
Montana is the best state for physicians while Hawaii is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
Many healthcare leaders are outspoken about the issues within the Medicare and Medicaid systems, but what can be done to fix them?