Plus more moves by Optum, surgeons speak out on CMS and new leadership appointments

July 22, 2026

1. The infrastructure rebuilding ASC independence Full story

2. Physician practices drive 2026 healthcare bankruptcies: 6 notes Full story

3. Can a tight budget still earn real loyalty? Leaders from Gramercy Surgery Center and Columbia Orthopaedic Group say yes, and show how, at Becker’s 32nd Annual Business and Operations of ASCs. Apply to attend as a reviewer here.

4. North Star Health Alliance’s ASC closure heads to public hearing Full story

5. Healthpeak, Brookfield form $2.1B outpatient joint venture: 5 things to know Full story

 

6. Loma Linda and CommonSpirit on whether ambulatory bets are paying off: here.

7. A lifeline for the anesthesia workforce? Full story

8. Optum-backed physician group inks deal with California health system Full story

9. 5 orthopedic, spine lawsuits to know: Q2 2026 Full story

10. The 5 physician specialties that saw a decline in compensation Full story

 

11. 75% of ambulatory leaders say a quarter of admin work could be automated in 5 years. See where to start here.

12. ‘The entire system needs to be changed’: Surgeons on CMS’ latest pay cut Full story

13. Zimmer Biomet accuses former exec of stealing trade secrets Full story

14. Loyola Medicine names ambulatory operations exec Full story

15. 5 health systems, hospitals expanding GI services Full story

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

16. See how your claim denial profile compares with 360 independent practices: here.

17. CJR-X is coming. See if your orthopedic program is ready here.

18. Most denials start before the claim. See how independent practices are catching them earlier — here.

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

 

 

Apply to attend complimentary as a guest reviewer here! Opportunity exclusive to those directly employed by an ASC or provider organization.

 
 

 

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