2026 threats, Optum scrutiny and hiring strain — ASCs weigh a mostly positive rule amid uncertainty. December 8, 2025 1. The biggest threats to ASCs in 2026 Full story 2. CMS' final ASC rule overall 'positive': Inside ASCA advocacy Full story…
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tark risk, anesthesia swings and closures — independence tests ASCs and physicians. December 6, 2025 1. How physicians can reduce risk, respond to Stark law allegations Full story 2. Good, bad news for anesthesia in 2026 Full story 3. ASC…
New codes, AI training and anesthesia disputes — ASC ownership and deals evolve. December 5, 2025 1. Is CMS' 560-code move the tipping point for ASC surgical dominance? Full story 2. Inside the nation's 1st AI-powered surgical training center Full story…
ASC economics and hospital strategy collide — M&A rises as closures mount. December 4, 2025 1. The dollars that ASCs can't afford to overlook Full story 2. Hospitals swap HOPD 'pacifier' for ASCs Full story 3. ASCs owners are selling real…
Cost pressures, anesthesia shifts and closures — physicians and ASCs reassess what’s next. December 2, 2025 1. ASCs' cost-saving tricks Full story 2. Good, bad news for anesthesia in 2026 Full story 3. What Nearly 300 Leaders Told Us About Anesthesia…
December 1, 2025 1. The ASCs closing in 2025 Full story 2. Optum subsidiary closes physician practice in Connecticut Full story 3. Eyeing an EHR switch? Avoid disruption with expert tips, here. 4. The 'existential crisis' facing anesthesia Full story 5. Anesthesia leaders'…
Federal, state updates shaping ASC development and transactions November 29, 2025 1. A big week in federal healthcare news: 5 updates for ASCs Full story 2. Anesthesia's 'manufactured crisis' Full story 3. Avoid data loss & compliance risk during your EHR…
The biggest challenges, players and developments shaping ASCs in 2025 and beyond November 28, 2025 1. The 2026 challenges keeping ASC leaders up at night Full story 2. Optum subsidiary closes physician practice in Connecticut Full story 3. EHR transitions,…
New federal and state policies shape the future of ASC development November 26, 2025 1. A big week in federal news: 5 updates for ASCs Full story 2. Good news, bad news for ASC development Full story 3. Eyeing an…
Increased corporatization sparks tension among physicians, ASCs November 25, 2025 1. New Jersey physician slams Optum over 'abrupt' practice closure Full story 2. Anesthesia's 'manufactured crisis' Full story 3. EHR transitions, without disruption: How 1 org pulled it off — here. 4.…
