Anesthesia pressures, shifting physician wealth and a $3.9B ASC comeback reshape the industry.
May 9, 2026

1. The anesthesia policies threatening ASC stability Full story

2. Physician wealth, net worth by the numbers Full story

3. AI, robotics and next-generation spine tech take center stage in Chicago this June. See the full agenda here.

4. The new cash-pay anesthesia opportunity Full story

5. Bankruptcy, PE debt and a $3.9B Ascension deal: A 30-year breakdown of AmSurg Full story

 

6. Furniture as 'operational infrastructure' — Use it to break care bottlenecks without new construction. Learn how here.

7. A new kind of ASC partner has entered the market Full story

8. 2 men sentenced in $522M fraud, kickback scheme Full story

9. UnitedHealthcare cuts prior authorizations by 30% Full story

10. 15 physician deals in 40 days Full story

 

11. AI-powered coding can help practices reduce rework and delays. See how here.

12. AmSurg Colorado ASC shutters Full story

13. 7 hospital, health system layoffs in April Full story

14. Physician lawsuit rates hit historic lows, but malpractice premiums are soaring: AMA Full story

15. The potential 'litigation wave' headed for GI Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

16. Are your ASC growth plans aligned with market trends? Find out in this report here.

17. Organizations representing 25%+ of ASCs share 2026 deal and valuation trends — here.

18. Illinois FQHC clinicians reclaim 130+ hours monthly after prior auth workflow redesign: here.

19. Becker’s resources don’t stop here — explore more webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

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