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October 2026 • Vol. 2026 No. 8 The secret cost burdens in ASC anesthesia contracts Anesthesia coverage is turning into the most expensive line item on many ASCs' books, and the real cost rarely shows up in the contract's headline number. GLP-1s and orthopedics: What we know, and what we don't For the past few years, much of the orthopedic conversation about GLP-1 medications has centered on one practical question: When should patients stop taking them before surgery.? That question now has a clearer answer. continued on page 5 continued on page 21 continued on page 10 The end of the go-it-alone ASC More physician owners of ASCs are looking to partner rather than compete with hospitals, management companies or private equity firms, as rising costs and industry consolidation reshape the ASC landscape. For Terry Bohlke, that shift is the reason his new company exists. 15+ STORIES INSIDE Which ASCs are the most profitable? p. 7 Becker's 24th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference June 17-19, 2027 Swissotel Chicago SAVE THE DATE IN THIS ISSUE: The boldest bet in ASC strategy p. 8 The biggest financial pressure facing ASCs p. 8 ASC growth can't hinge on robotics alone p. 9 The US has 98% of the GI physicians it needs — so where's the shortage? p. 15 Why 30% of endoscopies were canceled at one Cleveland Clinic site p. 16 The healthcare middleman dominating the ASC space p. 18 Why IBX went from ASC contractor to co-owner p. 20