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5 updates on 5 major payers
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Physician convicted for unlawful drug prescription
A Florida physician has been convicted for unlawfully dispensing controlled substances. -
ASCs' biggest challenge? The ongoing 'change menace'
ASCs face several challenges headed into 2024, one being a fast-paced and ever-changing healthcare landscape that consistently keeps practices and administrators on their toes. -
SUNY facility to close or downsize, free up funds for new ASC
The state of New York is planning to significantly shrink or close University Hospital at Downstate in New York City's Brooklyn borough, The New York Times reported Jan. 20. -
5 states with the highest, lowest life expectancy
Hawaii is the state with the highest life expectancy, while Mississippi has the lowest, according to personal finance site WalletHub. -
10 best, worst states to retire
Florida is the best state to retire, while Kentucky is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub. -
What rising physician pay means for ASCs
Physician pay has continued to steadily increase over the last few years, up by over $50,000 since 2018. -
New York man gets prison for $29M Medicare fraud scheme
A New York man has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for a Medicare fraud scheme involving durable medical equipment. -
Healthcare year-end bonuses down 16% in 2023
On average, year-end bonuses for workers shrunk more than 20% in 2023, according to a Jan. 19 report from CNBC, based on a survey from payroll software company Gusto. -
Nurse pay in 2024: 5 stats to know
A recent report found that 52% of healthcare employees indicated they feel fairly paid for the work they do — the lowest score of any industry studied. -
Florida physician found guilty of selling prescriptions for cash
Weston, Fla.-based Osmin Morales, MD, was found guilty of writing prescriptions for oxycodone, morphine and alprazolam for cash, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported Jan. 18. -
The private practice exodus
The number of physicians who practice privately is steadily falling. But why? -
3 healthcare jobs among fastest-growing in the US
Three healthcare jobs are among the 25 fastest-growing in the U.S., according to LinkedIn News. -
Iowa ASC taps new executive director
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids (Iowa) has tapped Elly Steffen as its new executive director, according to a Jan. 15 report from the Corridor Business Journal. -
The most important factors for physicians choosing where to work
A flexible schedule is the most important factor for physicians when choosing a healthcare employer, according to a report on what physicians value at work published by healthcare talent firm Adfire Health. -
How weight loss drugs may impact the ASC industry
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic have surged in popularity over the past year. But what does this increased popularity mean for the ASC industry? -
Top 4 reasons nurses reject prospective employers
The most common reason nurses reject an offer from a prospective employer is a low compensation rate, according to an Adfire Healthreport on what nurses value most at work. -
What this ASC leader thinks about hospitals' return to masking
Hospitals across the country are bringing back mask requirements. -
The state of small businesses: 5 key notes in 2024
The market has always been competitive for small businesses, and 2024 is no exception. -
5 cities with the most, fewest job opportunities
Columbia, S.C., is the city with the most job opportunities, while North Las Vegas, Nev., has the fewest, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
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