1. CMS finalizes 2022 rules with 255 procedures removed from ASC-payable list Full story

2. ASC's obstacles with private payers Full story

3. Colorado ASCs, hospitals halting cosmetic surgeries in November Full story

4. The right technology can solve staffing problems & cut manual tasks — hear experts explain how. 

5. Biden moves forward with COVID-19 vaccination mandate & 5 more updates Full story

6. Patient-specific orthopedic implants in 2031: 3 surgeon predictions Full story

7. Payers increasingly trying to avoid correct reimbursement, administrator says Full story 

8. Top 25 states for orthopedic surgeons Full story

9. Hospitals want partners, not just vendors. Learn how to create strong philanthropic partnerships with them here. 

10. Maryland lawmaker-surgeon fined for joining legislative meetings during surgeries Full story

11. These specialties show the most promise for growth, says SCA president Full story

12. 33 new ASCs in October Full story

13. 97% of medical practices lost money amid the pandemic. Here's how Colorado Pain Care, OrthoTexas and others have responded.

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Mercy Iowa City made sure its EHR was ready for new technologies & care delivery models — learn how here.

2. Execs are capitalizing on pandemic-era insurance coverage shakeups with these 4 approaches.

3. The weak spots in your care transitions are showing — learn how to identify them and reduce the risk of harm here.