1. USPI added 61 ASCs in 2020, plans to gain up to 40 more this year: 10 things to know Full story

2. Thriving in outpatient joint replacements: 5 expert insights Full story

3. 4 health systems with new ASCs Full story

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

5. 5 ways the stimulus bill changed physician, practice payments Full story

6. Federal government advances collusion charges against ASC management company & more — 12 ASC industry notes Full story

7. ENT Partners closes 2020 with acquisitions in Illinois, Maryland Full story

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

9. CPT coding changes and anesthesia — 4 things to know Full story

10. 9 updates from AAAHC, Joint Commission in 2020 Full story

11. 25 statistics on medical coder salaries Full story

12. Don't Miss Learning Opportunities:

• The pursuit of surgical excellence at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Click here to read more.
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• How well do you understand consumer attitudes toward medical billing and payment? Download this whitepaper to discover how patients approach and interpret healthcare bills.

13. Trump administration releases plan to speed up vaccinations Full story

14. 2 eye surgery centers join Florida group Full story

15. Physician growth slowing as demand climbs: 8 things to know Full story

16. Was your hospital affected by mass cancellations of nonurgent procedures in 2020? Click here to learn how to better manage the surgery backlog in 2021.

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

• Where the virus is spreading fastest, slowest
• Hospitalizations
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