What ASC leaders are watching next, plus legal, payment and compliance updates
January 21, 2026

1. The next wave of ASC opportunities Full story

2. Why physicians could face heightened FCA scrutiny in 2026 Full story

3. Flu affects up to 41 million yearly. Protect staff and strengthen infection prevention in 6 steps here.

4. 5 ophthalmology practices pay nearly $6M for false claims allegations Full story

5. CMS pain procedure reimbursement policy draws pushback Full story

 

6. The 5 questions leaders must ask to strengthen ASC airway tech decision-making here.

7. Private equity's healthcare strategy has shifted — these 5 deals explain why Full story

8. Noncompete laws in 2026: State-by-state breakdown Full story

9. ASCs' biggest strides in patient experience Full story

10. MedPAC acknowledges need to strengthen payments Full story

 

11. Top practices are slashing reimbursement cycles + days in A/R. See how here.

12. DISC Surgery Center at Tarzana opens Full story

13. Summit Spine & Joint Centers acquires pain practice, ASC Full story

14. West Virginia court voids rule allowing optometrists to perform eyelid surgeries Full story

15. Texas multispecialty group to open 1st outpatient surgery center Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

16. Denial workflows fail ASCs on recoupments. Learn why here.

17. Practices hit 98% clean claims by optimizing existing tools. The workflow changes here.

18. Vendor consolidation might be ASC's new top cost-control strategy. See why here.

19. Interested in more? See Becker's full lineup of webinars

 

 

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