Patsy Newitt

A physician couple from Hollidaysburg, Pa., have pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud. 

Nearly half of health systems are considering dropping Medicare Advantage, according to a survey from the Healthcare Financial Management Association and Eliciting Insights. 

Raynaldo Ortiz Jr., MD, an anesthesiologist who allegedly injected heart-stopping drugs into IV bags at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas, appeared in court ahead of his trial, which is set to begin April 1, according to ABC affiliate…

ASCs in many markets have to compete with the deep pockets of hospitals to recruit and retain staff. 

Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, will acquire financially troubled Dallas-based Steward Health Care's physician group, The Boston Globe reported March 26. 

Hawaii is the most affordable state for healthcare, according to a new analysis from Forbes Advisor.

The Office of Medicaid Inspector General has suspended payments for a gastroenterologist in Little Rock, Ark., amid an investigation into fraud allegations, Arkansas Business reported March 26. 

The American Society of Anesthesiologists, along with other physician groups, has filed its fifth amicus brief supporting Texas Medical Association's lawsuit challenging the federal government's implementation of the No Surprises Act. 

ASCs around the country are facing two major care disruptors: Rising labor costs and anesthesia provider shortages. 

Maine is poised to be the next state to ban noncompete agreements, the National Law Review reported March 25.