From anesthesia staffing to FTC scrutiny, here’s what’s shaping physician practices and ASCs right n February 10, 2026 1. The emerging disruptors of physicians Full story 2. What would it mean to 'overcome' the anesthesia shortage? Full story 3. Infection control…
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What ASC leaders, anesthesiologists and physicians need to know this week February 9, 2026 1. The threats ASCs don't see coming — yet Full story 2. Anesthesia time limit bans: 3 notes Full story 3. RCM efficiency without more staff?…
The battle for control in medicine persists as ASC companies grow bigger February 7, 2026 1. Stark law's most used exception — and where practices get tripped up Full story 2. The biggest ASC companies by market share Full story…
What ASC leaders say they won’t budge on, plus a deep dive into consolidation pressure points February 6, 2026 1. ASCs' anesthesia coverage non-negotiables for 2026 Full story 2. Optum ASC acquisitions tied to price increases for rival insurers: Study Full…
The latest on ASC market power, physician independence, anesthesia costs and site-neutral payment sh February 5, 2026 1. The rapid decline of independent physicians in 10 key stats Full story 2. Biggest ASC companies by market share Full story 3.…
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Payer pressure, physician deals, regulatory fallout and tough ASC calls clinicians say shouldn’t be February 4, 2026 1. Off to the races: 15 physician deals so far in 2026 Full story 2. What payers get wrong about ASCs Full story…
From Stark Law compliance to payer standoffs and ASC consolidation pressure February 3, 2026 1. Stark law's most used exception — and where practices get tripped up Full story 2. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina updates anesthesia billing…
Anesthesia reimbursement pressure, Washington uncertainty and what’s next for ASC growth February 2, 2026 1. ASCs' next big disruptor: 28 leaders' predictions Full story 2. Payers' 'tighter scrutiny' on anesthesia and its consequences Full story 3. Frank Thomas headlines Becker's June Spine event…
The statistics, verdicts and deals shaping the ASC space January 31, 2026 1. ASC challenges by the numbers: 20 stats Full story 2. The biggest nuclear malpractice verdicts in 2025 Full story 3. Denial workflows fail ASCs on recoupments. Learn…
Misconceptions, missed protections and must-haves for ASC performance January 30, 2026 1. The biggest misconceptions about the anesthesia workforce Full story 2. Why value-based care is 'no longer theoretical' — and why ASCs need to catch up Full story 3. Northwell Health…