Patsy Newitt, Author at Becker’s ASC

Physician to pay $135K, loses license for overprescribing controlled substances

Former Auburn, N.Y.-based physician Jang Boo Chi, MD, and his medical practice will pay $135,000 for overprescribing opioids in dangerous combinations.

What physicians like least about their job

From payer behavior to burnout, three physician leaders joined Becker's to discuss what they like least about their job.

5 highest-paid CEOs of ASC, medical practice chains

AFL-CIO ranked the highest-paid CEOs from S&P 500 and Rusell 3,000 companies to develop a report on the highest-paid top executives for healthcare organizations in 2023.

5 hospitals closing, ending services

Here are five hospitals closing or ending services since Aug. 15:

5 largest payers by market share

UnitedHealthcare is the largest insurer in the U.S. by market share, according to a July 2023 report from Value Penguin.

10 highest-paying employer types for physicians

Single specialty group practices topped the list for average physician compensation in 2022, according to from Doximity's 2023 "Physician Compensation Report"

Why 5 ASCs are closing

From declining patient volumes to cost reductions, here's why five ASCs have closed in 2023:

'There might be a loss of physician autonomy': What 3 leaders think about private equity

As private equity's influence in healthcare increases, many leaders are concerned about how it will affect physicians and ASCs.

Not 'just a way for physicians to make money': How ASCs are helping the healthcare industry

Paula Autry, CEO of Leadership Grass Lake, Mich.-based DNAmics, joined Becker's to discuss misconceptions about the ASC industry and how declining physician pay will affect the ASC industry.

The 20 highest-paid healthcare CEOs

Albert Bourla, CEO of Pfizer, is the highest paid CEO in the Standard & Poor's 500 index, according to data from research firm Equilar provided to Becker's on Aug. 25.