ASC Trends: MA Plan Changes, Practice Deals & a NY Closure
June 2, 2026

1. Are Medicare Advantage plans dropping ASCs from their networks? Full story

2. The instability compounding the anesthesiologist shortage Full story

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

4. The ‘alpha physician’ test driving this ASC company’s success Full story

5. Who’s buying up physician practices? 5 deals in May Full story

 

6. Denials are draining staff time and stalling cash flow. Practical fixes, here.

7. New York health system to shutter ASC amid declining patient volume Full story

8. The calm before the storm: 3 policies ASC leaders should be watching Full story

9. UnitedHealthcare drops some prior auth requirements for cardiology, orthopedic services Full story

10. ASCA elects new board president Full story

 

11. 60–70% of surgeries now in ASCs. How processing risks quietly impact bottom lines here.

12. GI’s office-based endoscopy reimbursement bump: 5 things to know Full story

13. 10 new ASCs in May Full story

14. What’s going on at the FTC? 3 notes for ASC leaders Full story

15. Private equity targets pain management: 5 things to know Full story

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

16. We’re not going to achieve profitability by nickel-and-diming clinicians’: How system leaders manage pay here.

17. How AI-enabled virtual care platforms optimize coverage and reduce FTE hours at scale here.

18. $1.1T in projected Medicaid cuts loom. How FQHC leaders safeguard financial stability now here.

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

 

 

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