Patsy Newitt, Author at Becker’s ASC

Physician convicted for illegal opioid prescription

Las Vegas-based physician William Alvear, MD, was convicted of unlawful distribution of opioid medications.

3 major practice, care center closures in November

Here are three major practice and care center closures on which Becker's reported in November:

HCA to acquire bankrupt hospital for $41M and 2 more industry updates

Here are three major healthcare stories from the last week that ASC leaders should know:

11 new ASCs in November

Here are 11 new ASCs Becker's reported on in November:

Oregon hospitals delay 'several hundred' surgeries due to anesthesiologist shortage

Portland, Ore.-based Providence Portland Medical Center and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center have had to cancel several hundred surgeries amid a shortage of anesthesia providers, The Oregonian reported Nov. 30.

Georgia Senate committee backs repeal of certificate-of-need laws

A Georgia Senate committee has recommended the repeal of certificate-of-need laws in their entirety, according to a Nov. 29 report from the panel.

Washington clinic pays $644K to settle allegations it overbilled Medicare, Medicaid

Tumwater, Wash,-based sleep disorder practice Innovative Sleep Centers will pay $644,562 to resolve allegations it improperly billed Medicare and Medicaid.

Florida pushes noncompete ban for physicians

A proposed bill in the Florida House would eliminate noncompete agreements for physicians, NBC affiliate WCTV reported Nov. 29.

Behind the anesthesia shortage plaguing ASCs

ASCs in many markets are facing major anesthesia provider shortages and declining reimbursements, affecting their ability to provide care.

Optum adds 20,000 physicians in 2023

Optum now has nearly 90,000 employed and affiliated physicians, CEO Amar Desai, MD, said during a presentation at UnitedHealth Group's 2023 investor conference on Nov. 29.