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Canonsburg, Pa.-based Mylan has come under fire for its high pricing of EpiPen. However, Americans keep purchasing the drug despite a less expensive and equally safe alternative being available on the market, according to CBS News.

The escalating costs of prescription medications spurred the Department of Justice to launch an antitrust investigation against nearly a dozen companies two years ago, with the department possibly filing charges by the end of December, according to Bloomberg Markets.

San Francisco-based Wells Fargo & Co. upgraded Nashville, Tenn.-based AmSurg shares from a "market perform" to an "outperform" rating, according to The Cerbat Gem.

Connecticut's Patient Safety Organization recognized Wilton (Conn.) Surgery Center's Amanda Gunthel for patient safety.

HHS released the 14th report on carcinogens, which includes seven new substances, according tohere.

The FDA is finding it difficult to hire and maintain staff, as pharmaceutical companies offer employees a higher salary, according to Kaiser Health News.

Decisions made in an ASC's supply chain influence performance metrics across the surgical center, from patient care to finances.

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrissey claims Mylan's settlement to the federal government is "woefully deficient," and vows to reject the settlement, according to STAT.

England-based University of Cambridge researchers examined whether longer general practitioner appointments yielded higher patient satisfaction, according to Cambridge News. The Royal College of GPs recommends consultations of at least 15 minutes.

To maintain profitability as new challenges continually emerge in the healthcare industry, it is critical for ASCs to have a firm grasp on revenue cycle management.