1. 10 changes CMS made in 2021 Full story

2. California county suspends elective procedures at ASCs, hospitals Full story

3. What 6 ASC leaders think about industry consolidation Full story

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

5. Cardiology in ASCs: 8 things to know in 2021 Full story

6. Biden plans stimulus relief worth trillions: 5 things to know Full story

7. SurgCenter developing ASC in Maryland Full story

8. Don't Miss Learning Opportunities:

• Hospital outreach plays a crucial role in the fight against vaccine hesitancy. Click here to attend a live virtual discussion and hear first-hand what leading systems are doing to reach the most vulnerable.
• More than 1,000 providers have taken advantage of this lesser-known revenue stream for 20+ years. Click here to find out what it is.
• Why risk fines and data breaches by delaying the archiving of your legacy system? Click here for the guide that outlines your options.

9. ENT Partners announces acquisition of Chicago-area practice Full story

10. Pinnacle GI Partners makes 1st transactions a month after formation Full story

11. Top-read ASC articles — What the Democratic Senate means for ASCs; Envision, UnitedHealthcare split and more Full story

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

13. Texas health system breaks ground on $8.5M cardiovascular center Full story

14. Pill-based colonoscopy prep launches, Dr. Leandro Feo opens Florida office and more — 4 GI industry notes Full story

15. New COVID-19 variants may trigger false results in COVID-19 tests, FDA warns Full story

16. Patients benefit from enhanced recovery programs. Click here to join the discussion on starting or expanding your protocols.

17. Daily COVID-19 stats, state-by-state:

• Where the virus is spreading fastest, slowest
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates
• Test positivity rate + new cases

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Still calling your patients? Click here to find out why texting them will bring about better results for your practice.

2. What can CFOs learn from an analysis of more than 100M hospital transactions? Click here to read the 2020 Denials Index.

3. Does your health system have a digital engagement strategy that coincides with its transformation goals? Download this whitepaper to learn how Bon Secours Mercy Health formulated its digital backbone.