1. Biden to crack down on noncompete agreements through an executive order Full story

2. Orthopedic surgeon's $9M win against Texas ASC overturned Full story

3. Ohio system pays $21M to settle physician kickback allegations Full story

4. ASCs are increasing collections with this tech. Click here to learn more.

5. Gastro Health partners with 17 gastroenterologists who left hospital Full story

6. Highest-earning physician specialties over the past 4 years Full story

7. Spine surgeon opening ASC in Florida in late 2021 Full story

8. What the CMS surprise-billing proposal means for ASCs Full story

9. Change is hard, especially in medicine. Learn how this AdventHealth hospital is managing practice changes in its ICU with a pharmacy-led initiative here. 

10. Ascension Saint Thomas opening $16M ASC Full story

11. ASCs, hospitals pay millions as scrutiny intensifies for illegal referrals Full story

12. Where ASC referral networks are headed Full story

13. Don't count on counting alone — Learn how hospitals are tapping new tech and best practices to prevent retained surgical sponges in the OR.

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