1. The OIG's ASC joint-venture opinion: 10 deep-dive details Full story

2. $9.7M ASC opens in New Jersey Full story

3. Less than half of physicians are in independent practices Full story

4. 530+ ASCs with total joint replacements Full story

5. Texas neurosurgeon dies in plane crash Full story

6. 10 highest-paying states for registered nurses Full story

7. The new staffing challenge for growing ASCs Full story

8. Give patients a reason to rave after hip surgery. Join the discussion on the best practices in hospital and ASC settings.

9. Virginia ASC performs first TKA using Conformis iTotal in ASC Full story

10. Intersect ENT names VP of sales Full story

11. 15 recent ASC exec moves Full story

12. Time is money: How Ortho Florida and others are improving cashflow with a more streamlined payment process. Click here to read the practical guide.

13. Medtronic launches app for managing spinal cord stimulation Full story

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