Margins tighten, malpractice surges, deals rise, anesthesia disrupted

May 1, 2026

1. The ASC assumptions eroding margins Full story

2. Physician malpractice premiums soar while lawsuit rates hit historic lows Full story

3. Northwell, Barrow and Columbia spine leaders share what's next for the field. Hear from them here.

4. USPI deployed $125M on 7 ASC acquisitions in Q1, eyes more deals Full story

5. 3rd malpractice lawsuit dismissed against shuttered Iowa ASC Full story

 

6. Outpatient pressures are pushing leaders to rethink AI in the EHR — see how here.

7. US seizes $2M from California physician clinic accused of fraud Full story

8. Anesthesia job market faces 'major disruption' Full story

9. MercyOne to shutter physician practice, urgent care Full story

10. Physicians' greatest ASC pain point Full story

 

11. Cancer screening is evolving beyond one-size-fits-all. How leaders are personalizing early detection strategies here.

12. The 43 cardiology procedures added to the ASC-covered list Full story

13. Where physicians are unionizing in 2026 Full story

14. Virginia expands noncompete limits for terminated employees Full story

15. New Jersey ASC performs robotic spine surgery milestone Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

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