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Although the [US Preventive Services Task Force] now recommends [colorectal cancer (CRC)] screening for adults aged 45 to 49 years, evidence-based guidance on how to achieve screening for the millions of US residents in this age group was lacking. This study offers robust evidence for how to engage this age group in CRC screening.
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Journal of the American Medical Association (08/04/25) Artin Galoosian; Hengchen Dai; Daniel Croymans; et al.
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For more than 50 years, ASCs have provided high-quality, cost-efficient surgical care for millions of Americans. In that time, ASCs have transformed the outpatient experience by offering a convenient and personalized alternative to the hospital outpatient surgical setting. That’s why for the entire month of August, we highlight and celebrate ASCs with National ASC Month. Check out ASCA’s National ASC Month Toolkit to learn how you can get involved! |
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ASCA Content (08/05/25)
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Our operating room nurses reported a mild level of mental fatigue and a moderate level of missed perioperative nursing care. Given the implications of fatigue in operating room nurses, this likely impacts the standard of care provided prior to, during, and after surgery.
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BMC Research Notes (07/16/25) Vahid Rahmani; Valerie L. Marsh; Ebrahim Aliafsari Mamaghani; et al.
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Mark your calendars for Part I of ASCA’s Financial Strategies for ASCs virtual course, coming September 8. This new two-part course will provide key financial insights, covering topics like balance sheets, income statements, expense management, Medicare reimbursement and budgeting. The course—along with ASCA’s entire suite of virtual education—is included in 2025 ASCA membership, and is also available for purchase by nonmembers. Stay tuned—registration opens soon! |
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ASCA Content (08/05/25)
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Full OR schedule, but charts still missing signatures? Get 100% chart completion thanks to status indicators & the ability to simultaneously edit charts on any device. Book a demo and see how.
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Incredible Health's 6th Annual 2025 State of U.S. Nurses & Technicians Report offers a data-driven look into the priorities and challenges shaping today's healthcare workforce. For the first time, this report includes insights from over 150 U.S. technicians and technologists, alongside more than 2,300 nurses, providing a more comprehensive view of the frontline experience.
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Incredible Health (06/05/25)
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Apply now to take the next Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist® (CAIP) exam, offered during the month of October. CAIP is the first credential designed specifically for infection preventionists in the ASC community, distinguishing those with a comprehensive understanding of the skills and knowledge that the role requires. The deadline to apply is August 31. |
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ASCA Content (08/05/25)
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[Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS)] is associated with worse surgical outcomes, extended hospitalizations, and increased costs. These findings underscore the need for standardized perioperative screening and targeted management strategies to mitigate AWS-related risks.
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (07/22/25) Azza Sarfraz; Areesh Mevawalla; Abdullah Altaf; et al.
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Reports from ASCA’s 2025 Salary & Benefits Survey are now available for purchase. This survey allows ASCs to compare their compensation packages to similar ASCs, negotiate a raise, or determine salary and benefits for a new position. ASCs can benchmark their information with other ASCs from the same region, with a similar number of employees, of the same specialty, with a similar number of patient encounters and more. ASCA members save $100 on survey reports. Participants who completed at least 40 percent of the survey can access their reports for free! Purchase or access your report today. |
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ASCA Content (08/05/25)
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This study reveals substantial variability in commercial insurance payment rates for ophthalmology procedures, particularly in facility fees. These findings indicate that market dynamics, insurer-health care professional negotiations, and geographic factors substantially influence price variation, which has important implications for health care affordability and access to ophthalmologic care.
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JAMA Ophthalmology (07/03/25) Alexander P. Philips; Christopher Whaley
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About ASCAMission: The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) is the national membership association that represents ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and provides advocacy and resources to assist ASCs in delivering high-quality, cost-effective ambulatory surgery to all the patients they serve. About Us: At ASCA, we are eager to help you become better acquainted with our nation's ASCs and the people who own and operate them. We are also eager to help you develop policies on ASC-related issues. If you have questions, please contact us. We'll put you in touch with the experts and, if you like, arrange for you to visit an ASC in your area. Contact Us: Advertising inquiries should be addressed to Chris Schriever or Alex Yewdell at 202.337.1897 or at advertising@ascassociation.org. Follow ASCA on
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