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ASCs are resilient, but they are not immune to the forces that continue to shape healthcare.

Sightpath Medical filed a data breach notice on behalf of Sutter North Surgery Center in Yuba City, Calif., on Sept. 8, JDSupra reported Sept. 18. 

Here are four physician fraud cases Becker's has covered since Aug. 28:

The U.S. has no national policy in regard to noncompete agreements, which prohibit clinicians from joining a competing practice or setting up their own within a particular distance from their previous employer for a certain period of time. This has…

Here are 14 hospitals and health systems that have faced controversies in the last seven days, reported by Becker's since Sept. 12:

In April 2024, the Everett Clinic and the Polyclinic in Seattle will rebrand to Optum, HeraldNet reported Sept. 18.

Joplin, Mo.-based pain management physician Heather Stelling, MD, was convicted for healthcare fraud and must pay $146,026 to Medicare and Medicaid, the Joplin Globe reported Sept. 15. 

Here are five of CVS Health's most recent healthcare disruptions Becker's has reported on since June 20: 

Physicians make an average annual salary of $238,700, while registered nurses bring in $89,010. 

Input on CMS' proposed physician fee schedule for 2024 was due last week — and among comments from providers, private insurers and other healthcare players, there were a few common themes.