1. U of Rochester med center closes ASC to assist with COVID-19 surge Full story

2. Independent physicians, ASCs sometimes left out of COVID-19 vaccine plans Full story

3. What states have the most ASCs performing spine surgery? Full story

4. Healthy nurses will lead to a healthier nation. Attend this live virtual discussion to learn how to empower front-line providers to prioritize wellness.

5. COVID-19 vaccine for ASC staff: Where 18 centers stand, what they expect in 2021 Full story

6. Canada-owned US health system acquires Tennessee pain clinic Full story

7. Comparing male, female physician compensation over 5 years Full story

8. CMS compliance 2021: How to meet interoperability rule requirements by the deadline. Click here to view the presentation.

9. Laid-off Pennsylvania anesthetists fight to have union recognized Full story

10. California plastic surgery center faces more allegations of botched procedures Full story

11. Top GI stories: 2021 predictions, compensation and more Full story

12. 3 Must Reads

• 11 must-reads for hospital leaders looking to get the most out of their IT investments in 2021. Click here to read more.
• A new era of genetic testing: How health systems can help deliver truly personalized care to millions of patients. Click here to read more. 
• Don't risk putting off archiving legacy systems. Click here to learn how to do it quickly and securely using today’s Cloud technologies.

13. Where physicians, advanced practitioners are employed: Key stats Full story

14. CMS increases reimbursement for minimally invasive lumbar spine procedure at ASCs Full story

15. 10 details about Tenet's $1.1B acquisition of 45 SurgCenter Development ASCs Full story

16. Would your ASC benefit from in-house testing? Click here to learn about the opportunities lab screening would provide.

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