Patsy Newitt

Here are three cardiologist or cardiology-related suits that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 18:

Here are five key stats on layoffs that ASC leaders need to know:

The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule in January that would keep employees free from noncompete agreements nationwide. 

Here are three major trends that are worrying ASC leaders. 

Three men have been sentenced for their roles in a $54 million bribery and kickback scheme related to fraudulent prescriptions. 

Andy Johnston will become the CEO of Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, the largest ASC chain in the country, at the end of the year. 

Jose Rivera, administrator of The Villages, Fla.-based Tri-County Heart Institute, joined Becker's to discuss healthcare industry trends he's nervous and hopeful about right now. 

Many leaders are worried about the impending physician shortage amid healthcare's "Great Resignation."

The Justice Department filed to dismiss the government's indictment against Deerfield, Ill.-based ASC chain SCA Health, formerly Surgical Care Affiliates, for allegedly agreeing with competitors to not poach senior-level employees. 

HHS' Office of Inspector General has issued an advisory opinion on a new safe harbor to kickback laws that aims to increase quality while reducing costs, according to a Nov. 14 article in JDSupra from law firm WilmerHale.