1. COVID-19 positive, asymptomatic healthcare workers return amid staffing shortages Full story

2. Is CMS reversal on rates and inpatient-only list a sign of things to come? Full story

3. 'Campaign of intimidation' forced physicians into restrictive employment, lawsuit alleges Full story

4. Orthopedic spine procedures are linked to higher risks of opioid dependence. See how to mitigate this risk here. 

5. Physician falls to 4th spot as best healthcare job Full story

6. New York hospital closes ASC as staffing shortage reaches all-time high Full story

7. 12+ health systems, hospitals delaying nonurgent surgeries in the last week Full story

8. USPI plans to have more than 600 ASCs by 2025 Full story

9. Surgical innovation continues to grow. Hear from leading surgeons about the technology improving patient outcomes.

10. Surgery Partners spent $185M on 3 end-of-year deals Full story

11. Gastroenterology's 2022 boom: 6 deals in week 1 Full story

12. Physician pleads guilty to $500K theft from employer, gets 2 years in prison Full story

13. The total joint market is growing even faster than you think. Here's how one Oregon ASC is making the most of it. 

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