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1. Outpatient orthopedic hospital to close Full story

2. 10 worst states for private practice physician Full story

3. ASCs must give cost estimates to patients: 7 details Full story

4. Outstanding claims hold your time and money in limbo. Get ahead on claim rejections and denials — learn how.

5. 4 reasons consolidation likely won't win out in the ASC industry Full story

6. USPI added 3,400+ physicians last year: 5 earnings call insights Full story

7. Big ASC companies hiring 47 leaders Full story

8. CDC proposes loosening guidelines on chronic pain patients, opioid prescriptions Full story

9. Providers are five steps away from eliminating no-authorization claim denials. Here's how to get started.

10. 7 ASC moves in Florida Full story

11. 77% of surgeons have been named in a malpractice suit  Full story

12. Georgia orthopedic ASC building sold Full story

13. SSIs pose serious costs for patients and hospitals. See how UC Health, Jefferson University Hospitals are preventing spine surgery infections here.

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