Today's Top 20 Stories
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Man accused of impersonating physician, performing unlicensed surgery
A Los Angeles man has been accused of impersonating a physician and performing a surgery in July 2021. -
The 10 hardest-working states
WalletHub named North Dakota as the hardest-working state in a new analysis published by Aug. 26. -
AmSurg, LifeBridge Health partner to open GI ASC
ASC management services provider AmSurg has partnered with Owings Mills, Md.-based LifeBridge Health and Pikesville, Md.-based Woodholme Group to open a gastroenterology outpatient surgery center in Westminster, Md.
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UCSF set to open largest ASC in the Bay Area
UCSFs new Bayfront Medical Center is ready to open the doors to its latest facility. -
Physician pay by practice type
Concierge practice physicians are the highest-paid physicians by practice type, according to Medical Economics' 2024 Physician Report published Aug. 14. -
Connecticut man pleads guilty to $7.8M DME fraud, kickback scheme
A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to his role in a $7.8 million durable medical equipment fraud and kickback scheme. -
GI Alliance taps new specialist
Management services organization GI Alliance has added Shams Tabrez, MD, to its network.
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Optum sets sights on Surgery Partners acquisition
UnitedHealth Group, parent company of Optum, is one of the potential buyers of Brentwood, Tenn.-based ASC operator Surgery Partners, Bloomberg reported Aug. 23. -
The health systems investing in ASCs
Here are four health system moves in the ASC market in the last week, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 16: -
10 practice culture aspects most important to physicians
Over half of physicians (54%) believe that a commitment to work-life balance is the most important aspect of workplace culture, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Workplace Culture Report," published Aug. 23. -
Is workplace culture on the decline for physicians?
Nearly 40% of physicians believe that workplace culture quality is on the decline according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Workplace Culture Report," published Aug. 23.
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Tech sues ASC for failing to stop inappropriate photos circulating in workplace
Former X-ray technician Moira McDonald has filed a complaint against the Springfield, Mass.-based Surgery Center of New England claiming that the center’s human resources department failed to step in when inappropriate photos of her were circulating in the workplace, according to an Aug. 21 report from MassLive. -
5 recent moves in the ASCs acquisition race
Corporate-owned ASC chains have been moving quickly to acquire ASCs in 2024. Here are five recent ASC acquisitions shaking up the industry: -
Prior auths cost majority of physicians 10+ hours a week
Fifty-five percent of physicians spend at least 10 hours a week on prior authorizations, according to Medical Economics' latest "Physician Report," published Aug. 14. -
5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in Charlotte
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Charlotte, N.C., earns $631,100 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. -
The specialties utilizing telehealth the most
A study published in NPJ Digital Medicine found that telehealth usage has undergone significant fluctuations since the pandemic. -
The institutions battling the residency shortage
The projected shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036 is being driven by a number of factors, including residency programs that have not expanded at the same rate as the demand for healthcare services in the U.S. or the enrollment in medical school. -
Free eye care for underserved areas could improve disease detection: Study
A program offering free eye care services in areas with healthcare disparities could improve the detection of eye disease detection and treatment, according to a study published Aug. 22 in JAMA Ophthalmology. -
5 numbers shaping the colonoscopy market
Here are five numbers shaping the colonoscopy market right now: -
What leaders are saying about ASC reimbursement
Reimbursement disparities have caused discord in the ASC sector — even before 2024's CMS cuts.
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