1. Former orthopedic clinic, owners pay $7.1M to settle fraud allegations: 4 details Full story

2. GI Alliance forms 2 partnerships in 5 days Full story

3. 22 hospital closures, state by state Full story

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5. Join keynote speakers Jill Ellis, Head Coach of the US Women's National Soccer Team and Nick Saban, Head Coach of the University of Alabama Football Team at Becker's 18th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + the Future of Spine Conference. Register here. For exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, email Jessica Cole at jcole@beckershealthcare.com.

6. How extending the maximum stay time at ASCs to 48 hours would impact the industry: Dr. Nicholas Grosso weighs in Full story

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10. HOPDs will have a smaller piece of the outpatient surgery pie in 2020 — 8 statistics Full story

11. New York ASC redesigned to improve patient experience — 4 insights Full story

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