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Equity-based partnerships have long been a common path for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) seeking operational support and scale — but a growing number of ASC leaders are starting to question the tradeoffs. In this conversation, Scott Becker sits down with…

Jun 23, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT

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  • Erik Miller
  • Scott Becker

A health tech company spun out of Blue Shield of California has released a new data platform aimed at giving payers a foundation for decision-making and AI deployment across core plan operations. Stellarus, created when Blue Shield restructured under parent…

CMS published its interim final rule for state implementation of Medicaid work requirements June 1.  HR 1 outlined how low-income, nonpregnant people between ages 19 and 64 must work, engage in community service or attend school — or some mix of these —…

CareSource will not offer individual marketplace or off-exchange health plans in Indiana for 2027 coverage. Current coverage will remain active through the end of 2026, the insurer said May 15.  CareSource also offers individual coverage in Georgia, Nevada, Ohio, West…

Funke Agbasi, MD, is joining UnitedHealthcare’s Kentucky Medicaid plan as chief medical officer. In a May LinkedIn post, Dr. Agbasi said she was looking forward to “serving the vulnerable and closing gaps in care for those who need it most.”…

The IRS raised health savings account limits for 2027, with the self-only and family contribution limits rising to $4,500 and $9,000, respectively. For this year’s high-deductible health plan holders, the self-only limit is $4,400, and the family limit is $8,750.…

Elevance Health has cleared an initial hurdle to avoid CMS enrollment and communications sanctions over some of its Medicare Advantage plans — but still faces two deadlines. In February, CMS alleged that Elevance had submitted data corrections for unsupported diagnosis…

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