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1. The No. 1 ASC in 25 states Full story

2. Largest ASC chains by No. of physicians — USPI has 11,000+ Full story

3. Next generation of physicians demanding more of hospitals, including pay Full story

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

5. Hospital vs. health system in $15.3M ASC battle Full story

6. Justice Department sues to halt UnitedHealth Group deal and 3 more news items Full story

7. 10% of ASCs operate on razor-thin margins: 10 findings Full story

8. New York ophthalmologist sues retail worker for enforcing mask mandate Full story

9. A gentler approach to patient engagement can pay off. Learn how Erlanger leveraged compassion to move the financial needle.

10. 3 recent ASC transactions total $118M Full story

11. Total joint replacements & ASCs | 14 insights Full story

12. Colorectal cancer cases spike Full story

13. What's missing from your planning efforts? Click here and learn the two things healthcare leaders need to move forward.

14. 5 orthopedic updates for ASC leaders Full story

15. 17-physician Virginia clinic upgrades ahead of 'pent-up orthopedic need' Full story

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