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1. Surgeon to pay $3.7M to settle fraud claims, whistleblower gets 17%: 4 notes Full story

2. 10 best cities for physician pay 2021 Full story

3. Health systems pause COVID-19 vaccination mandates amid challenges to CMS policy Full story

4. A standardized anesthesia program at this ASC sparked a 100% jump in daily procedures. Download this short case study to learn how.

5. Surgery delays grow severe in Minnesota health systems Full story

6. 113 independent ASCs built in 2021: A state-by-state breakdown Full story

7. Rothman Orthopaedics to be 'up and running' in 6th state in 2022 Full story

8. Physician Partners of America to open multispecialty ASC in Florida Full story

9. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of healthcare technologies focused on improving the patient experience while delivering on the expectation of accessible healthcare. Read more. 

10. South Carolina hospital challenges $12.5M ASC planned across the street Full story

11. Banner Health ASC raises money for family in need Full story

12. Loyola Medicine's ASC breaks ground Full story

13. Revolutionize sagittal alignments with personalized care — here's how.

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Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Demand for mental healthcare is far outpacing supply. See how virtual care can help here. 

2. Time to ditch manual registration. Learn how one clinic chain achieved a 94% patient satisfaction rate through touchless registration. 

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