1. Banner Health 'actively pursuing' cardiovascular ASC strategy, rapid growth through partnership: 5 VP insights Full story

2. Novant Health's $3M joint replacement center opens in NC Full story

3. Can robotic technology deliver better outcomes and a better patient experience? Experts will explain how. Click here to sign up for the webinar.

4. 'We're past the point of containment': US health officials change tone on outbreak Full story

5. Register today to be a part of our world-class ASC event focused on orthopedics, spine and pain.

The 18th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + the Future of Spine Conference in Chicago June 18-20 will feature over 250 speakers including Jill Ellis, head coach of the U.S. women's national soccer team; Nick Saban, head football coach at the University of Alabama; and Rob Bray, MD, neurological spine surgeon and CEO and founder of DISC. Register here. 

6. GI Alliance makes 1st acquisition of 2020 in San Antonio Full story

7. Mass. system to expand ASC, outpatient presence under new president Full story 

8. Clinical documentation and the ASC — How new tech yielded cost savings for Greensboro Specialty Surgery Center

9. MedPAC advises against surgery center pay increase & more — 8 ASC industry notes Full story 

10. The Joint Commission updates surgery center burden reduction rules Full story

11. North Carolina health system files for bankruptcy Full story

12. County-owned medical center in South Carolina moves to build ASC Full story

13. 68% of job seekers reject offers over employer image — Don't let this happen