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From declining reimbursements to burnout, physician leaders joined Becker's to discuss the biggest threats to physicians. 

Rajesh Patel, MD, a physician working at a Decatur, Ga., Veterans Affairs hospital, was indicted for sexually assaulting four female patients, the Justice Department said May 4. 

Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health, owner of 33 ASCs, 23 hospitals and several multispecialty clinics on the West Coast, plans to enter a strategic partnership with Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Sansum Clinic, one of the oldest outpatient facilities in the state. 

Arkansas Children's hospital has announced an expansion plan totaling nearly $318 million that will add to its locations in Little Rock and Springdale, according to a May 8 report from the Magnolia Reporter. 

Nashville-based HCA Healthcare plans to make a $300 million investment to promote nursing education and training to bolster the workforce and retention rates. 

As hospitals and health systems continue to face financial challenges, some have resorted to lay offs in order to cut costs. 

King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services' top executives saw big salary increases in 2021 from 2020. 

When looking toward the future of private practice, not all are optimistic. 

Murfreesboro (Tenn.) Medical Clinic and SurgiCenter closed its doors on May 1 to deal with the fallout from a "sophisticated criminal cyber-attack," according to an alert posted on the ASC's website. 

Here are three cases of physicians suing their former employers Becker's ASC Review has covered since March 27: