A nurse practitioner in Jackson, Tenn., was sentenced to 20 years in prison for illegally prescribing opioids from his practice. 

Nebraska is the state with the least expensive annual malpractice liability insurance, while New York's is the most expensive, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

Some hospitals have been forced to shutter services amid staffing shortages and financial issues, and several ASC leaders think these service line closures could be a growth opportunity. 

A former Alamo, Calif., physician has been sentenced to more than one year in prison for distributing opioids out of the scope of medical practice. 

Nevada is the state with the lowest projected physician competition by 2030, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) in its biannual report recommended that ASCs should be required by Congress to submit cost data.

Kentucky is the state that pays physicians the most when adjusted for cost of living, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

William Salko, DO, a physician formerly of Richland, Wash., and healthcare staffing company Jackson & Coker LocumTenes, agreed to pay $700,000 to settle allegations of participating in a kickback scheme.

Wyoming is the state with the lowest malpractice award payout amount per capita, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

Montana is the best state for physicians while Hawaii is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

Many healthcare leaders are outspoken about the issues within the Medicare and Medicaid systems, but what can be done to fix them?

The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that a former patient of Topeka-based Stormont Vail Health can continue her suit against the hospital and a physician who removed the incorrect organ, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported March 13. 

Will the year bring on new challenges and opportunities for ASCs, or will 2024 be "status quo"?

Here are five key things to know about the current state of the ASC industry:

UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare reported a cybersecurity issue on Feb. 21 that has disrupted operations for healthcare organizations nationwide.

Becker's has reported on lots of ASC activity in California and Texas.

Washington and Florida made big moves for and against noncompetes this week.

In November, U.S. News & World Report announced plans to debut an annual "Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers" ranking. 

A physician who practiced in Sandusky, Ohio, was sentenced to three and a half years of prison and one year of house arrest for illegally dispensing narcotics to patients.

A former physician was resentenced for opioid prescription charges tied to his Milford, Del.-based pain clinic, Delaware Online reported March 13.