New deals, polic decisions and closures shaping the ASC space

June 6, 2026

1. The Stark law cases threatening physician compensation structures Full story

2. Physicians push Congress for NSA enforcement Full story

3. Big threats and opportunities in ASC tech are on the agenda June 11-13 in Chicago, alongside the spine, ortho and pain management leaders feeding ASC growth. Apply to attend Becker’s Spine, Ortho & ASC Conference as a reviewer here.

4. Ascension inks $3.9B AmSurg deal, adds 300 ASCs after FTC requires 7 divestitures Full story

5. Anesthesia under fire: 3 recent legal, policy fights Full story

 

6. Inconsistent documentation, eligibility gaps, coding errors: how to stop the denial spiral, here.

7. A wave of ASC closures: 3 closed in 1 month Full story

8. The hiring oversight costing hospitals CRNA applicants Full story

9. CMS finalizes Medicaid work rules: What it means for ASCs Full story

10. A state-by-state breakdown: 53 new ASCs in 2026 Full story

 

11. $20K–$60K per infection: Why ASC sterile processing gaps threaten margins and compliance here.

12. ASC grades go public — and payers are watching Full story

13. 15 orthopedic surgeons to know Full story

14. Feds question $548M spent on office-based vascular care Full story

15. ASCA elects new board president Full story

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

16. Equity vs. non-equity ASC models: what health system leaders should know here.

17. 3% Medicare increase offset by 2.5% cuts. What this means for ASC margins in 2026 here.

18. The gap between revenue cycle and supply chain is quietly eroding margins. Learn more 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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