1. Optum has 50,000 employed, affiliated physicians and a vision for the future Full story

2. 38 GI developments or transactions in 2019 so far Full story

3. Hospital operator closes 2 facilities after leadership exodus Full story

4. Making the Patient Financial Experience a Win-Win: CareCredit explains how ASCs can impact A/R, cash-flow and patient satisfaction by focusing on the financial experience they provide their patients. Read more.

5. Registration to close this week for Becker's 26th Annual ASC Meeting! Register here. For sponsorship opportunities, email Jessica Cole at jcole@beckershealthcare.com.

6. Outpatient staff must be equipped to handle complexities + more talent acquisition Full story

7. 3 key ASC management tips from experts Full story

8. A Practical Approach to Transitions of Care. Learn How Bon Secours Mercy Health Saved Millions and Reduced Readmissions with this upcoming webinar.      

9. Surgery Partners completes ASC in Illinois Full story

10. 4 things to know about hospital-ASC partnerships Full story

11. 10 most, least concentrated hospital markets Full story

12. Another ASC under construction in Pennsylvania — 3 key points Full story

13. How VCU Health optimized nurse staffing and boosted financial performance. Click here to read the white paper.