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 story

3. No new hires. No new EHR. Big RCM wins. Case study here.

4. What does 'successful' consolidation look like? Full story

5. MultiCare to pay $3.7M to resolve 'medically unnecessary' surgery allegations Full story

 

6. RCM efficiency without more staff? See how some practices are doing it here.

7. 37 state measures that targeted healthcare consolidation, competition in 2025 Full story

8. The security measures physician workplaces use most Full story

9. 10 M&A trends driving healthcare consolidation Full story

10. Why 'street cred' matters for physician leadership Full story

 

11. 50% of patients are delaying care — ASCs are losing volume. The financing fix here.

12. Montana physician practice acquired Full story

13. 14 new CMOs in January Full story

14. Some older physicians are opting for retirement over cognitive tests Full story

15. Moffitt Cancer Center opens 120K-square-foot outpatient facility Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

16. Most MSK patients start in the wrong place. New data explains why here.

17. 34% of patients doubt ASCs can handle emergencies. How top ASCs close the trust gap here.

18. Normalizing cost conversations is no longer optional. Learn why (and what to do about it) here.

19. Interested in more? See Becker’s full lineup of webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

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