1. COVID-19 vaccine for ASC staff: Where 18 centers stand, what they expect in 2021 Full story

2. Surgical Care Affiliates headed into 2021: 5 things to know Full story

3. 166 ASCs that perform spine surgery l 2020 Full story

4. 3 Must Reads

• Agility is the key to pivoting critical operations during the pandemic. This report explores the role information plays in your health system and how it informs your decisions.
• Deceased patients and their families deserve compassionate and efficient care. Click here to learn how to eliminate errors and enhance workflows in processing patients after death. 
• Digital communication can decrease preventable hospital readmissions by up to 18 percent. Click here to learn how physicians can use electronic alerts to drive better patient outcomes.

5. Most nurses predict salaries will stay the same or decrease due to COVID-19 Full story

6. Orthopedic group developing surgery center next to new Colorado hospital Full story

7. Wisconsin medical office building with surgery center sells for $3.78M Full story

8. Healthy nurses will lead to a healthier nation. Attend this live virtual discussion to learn how to empower front-line providers to prioritize wellness.

9. COVID-19 data 'unstable,' White House says & 3 more updates from Capitol Hill Full story

10. 3 medical offices with ASCs in 3 states sold to real estate firm Full story

11. Pennsylvania hospital extends elective surgery ban Full story

12. Would your ASC benefit from in-house testing? Click here to learn about the opportunities lab screening would provide.

13. Top GI stories: 2021 predictions, compensation and more Full story

14. Canada-owned US health system acquires Tennessee pain clinic Full story

15. Spinal technologies that will rise to prominence in 2021: 5 surgeons weigh in Full story

16. CMS compliance 2021: How to meet interoperability rule requirements by the deadline. Click here to view the presentation.

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1. The key to a more financially productive primary care practice is the membership-based model. Click here to learn how 1,100 successful practices have followed that path.

2. Are your clinical assets generating the returns your health system needs? Download this white paper to learn how you can maximize your return on invested capital.

3. What do nearly 4k patients say about the healthcare financial experience? Click here to see the results of the 2020 survey.