Major Stark updates, fraud fallout and $200M ASC investments you need to know.

February 23, 2026

1. Stark law demystified Full story

2. The richest physician in US healthcare Full story

3. What's next for independent ASCs? Get answers from industry thought leaders live — here.

4. The regulatory, reimbursement changes ASCs can't ignore Full story

5. Former Optum director found guilty in $1.2M fraud scheme against company Full story

 

6. Recoupments 101: Get a breakdown of the biggest RCM problem no one's talking about here.

7. Health systems pour $200M into new ASCs Full story

8. The new economics of robotics in ASCs Full story

9. 8 hospital deals in 1 month Full story

10. Medtech companies lean into ASCs Full story

 

11. Minor coding gaps are driving rework and payment delays. How leaders fix issues upstream here.

12. The invisible work behind safer ASCs at Novant Health Full story

13. UM Health-Sparrow plans $60M ASC Full story

14. How 5 states are approaching healthcare consolidation Full story

15. New York hospital clears site for ASC in $1B plan Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

16. 94% of healthcare leaders plan to increase AI spending. See what they're prioritizing next here.

17. Traditional 911 wasn't built for modern healthcare. 4 best practices for faster, safer emergency response here.

18. Northwestern Medicine and others explain how to move AI beyond pilot purgatory here.

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