Author: Patsy Newitt

Gilbert Ghearing, MD, a former physician based in Crossville, Tenn., was found guilty on 45 counts related to the Controlled Substance Act, healthcare fraud and obstruction of justice, the Justice Department said March 29.  

From anesthesia costs to case optimization, three ASC leaders joined Becker's to discuss the financial trends they're eyeing. 

Michael Villarroel, MD, a U.S. Navy physician, pleaded guilty to a scheme where he defrauded the Navy by faking or exaggerating injuries to get reimbursements intended to help service members recovering from traumatic injuries, the U.S. Justice Department said March…

Thomas Clayton, MD, chief of staff of Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital in Murphy, N.C., was arrested and charged with 16 felonies, Blue Ridge Public Radio reported March 28. 

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC chain United Surgical Partners International, had its default rating affirmed at "B+," Fitch Ratings said March 27.

Margate, N.J.-based Brian Sokalsky, DO, pleaded guilty for his role in a $5 million scheme to defraud payers by submitting claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions, the Justice Department said March 28. 

Thirty-three percent of physicians are explicitly not allowed to practice outside of their respective employment agreements, according to 2023 data from online networking service Doximity.

Thirty-three percent of physicians said they would most likely pursue a side gig to account for economic factors such as inflation, according to 2023 data from online networking service Doximity.

CVS Health has completed its acquisition of Signify Health this week in a $8 billion transaction. 

Here are four physicians suing their employers or former employers since Feb. 24: