Today's Top 20 Stories
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Meet the 4 physicians heading to the Senate in 2025
There are currently four incumbent physicians in the U.S. Senate, with one earning reelection again in the 2024 election. -
2nd Trump administration and small businesses: 5 things to know
The ASC industry is largely fragmented, with roughly 68% of ASC facilities operating independently as of 2023, and many operate as small businesses. -
The states with the most physicians, PAs per capita
Pennsylvania has the most physicians per capita, while New York has the most physician assistants per capita, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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5 anesthesia controversies to know
Here are five recent controversies involving anesthesia providers: -
Ohio medical office building sells for $995K
A medical office building in Youngstown, Ohio, has sold for $995,000, according to a Nov. 8 report from The Business Journal. -
West Virginia hospital's Stark law case dismissed
A West Virginia federal district court has dismissed a false claims lawsuit filed against Thomas Health System, citing insufficient detail in the plaintiff's allegations, according to court documents filed by Becker's. -
3 noncompete cases to know
Here are three lawsuits involving noncompete clauses for physicians and ASC leaders to know in 2024, as reported by Becker's:
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Hawaii pain physician accused of misdiagnosing patient to prescribe unnecessary opioids
A Honolulu, Hawaii-based pain management physician is facing a lawsuit for allegedly misdiagnosing a patient to prescribe him unnecessary amounts of oxycodone, Hawaii News Now reported Nov. 2. -
Memorial Hermann opens Texas ASC
Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System has opened a new surgery center in Montgomery, Texas, according to a Nov. 8 report from Community Impact. -
Idaho NP sentenced for conspiring to dispense controlled substances
A nurse practitioner in Boise, Idaho, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for conspiring to distribute controlled substances. -
Atlanta VA physician guilty of sexually assaulting patient
Rajesh Patel, MD, a primary care physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Decatur, Ga., was found guilty of sexually assaulting a female patient during routine exams.
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Audit of Optum finds potential legal violations, lower payments to independent pharmacies
A recent audit of healthcare giant Optum, revealed it may have violated Mississippi law, the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reported Nov. 8. -
Pennsylvania gastroenterology chief dies at 80
Harvey Lefton, MD, a gastroenterologist with a career spanning more than 55 years, died on Nov. 5 at 80, according to his obituary. -
Michigan system opens new outpatient facility
UP Health System—Marquette (Mich.) held a ribbon-cutting for its new medical office building, according to a Nov. 7 report from TV6. -
What a Trump presidency means for physicians: 13 leaders weigh in
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Nov. 6, and 12 leaders joined Becker's to discuss what this could mean for physicians. -
Are Gen Z workers hurting company bottom lines?
A recent survey alleges that workers from Generation Z may be changing some workplaces for the worse, according to a Nov. 7 report from The Business Journals. -
What a Trump win means for Medicare Advantage
During President-elect Donald Trump's term, he decreased the average monthly plan premium for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries to the lowest rates MA plans had seen since 2007. -
5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in Fort Worth
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Fort Worth, Texas, earns $716,600 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $339,470 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Hospital, ASC partnerships soar in 2024: 3 things to know
The increased range and complexity of services that ASCs offer has opened the door for a new era of collaboration between ASCs and hospitals, both of whom stand to benefit from partnerships. -
Anesthesiologists, CRNAs sound alarm on provider shortages: What 5 organizations are saying
A 2024 Medicus white paper forecasts a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists by 2036, and anesthesia provider organizations are speaking out on the impact on the physicians and practitioners they represent.
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