Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are primed for growth, but this rising tide won’t lift all boats. Making the most of what promises to be a positive year for the sector will require disciplined planning, targeted investment, and a clear-eyed view of regulatory and reimbursement risk. This was the overarching message of a recent ASC News webinar focused on 2026 payment dynamics and growth strategies. Data-driven decision-making and the technology that enables it will differentiate high-performing ASCs from the rest, according to Stacy LaLonde, vice president of payer strategy at ASC development and management firm Compass Surgical Partners.
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Source: https://ascnews.com/2026/01/why-data-advocacy-and-contract-discipline-will-define-asc-performance-in-2026/