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Stryker continues to dig itself out of the hole left by the global cyberattack it suffered nearly two weeks ago, saying its medical device manufacturing capacity is “ramping quickly as critical lines and plants are brought back online, prioritizing patient needs.” The company also said in its update this morning that it is still working to restore its internal electronic ordering and shipping processes—which were taken down March 11 following an attack from the pro-Iran group Handala Hack in retaliation for the U.S. and Israeli strikes on the country.
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Fierce Biotech (03/23/26) Conor Hale
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ASC Insights: Real Stories, Real Results, Real Impact.Through in-depth conversations with ASC medical directors, administrators, and clinical leaders, we're documenting real-world experiences with technology implementation, operational innovation, and strategic decision-making. These aren't marketing stories—they're peer-to-peer insights from leaders who've faced the same challenges you're navigating today.Listen now.
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Today marks the end of our St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Register for the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo before midnight ET and you will be entered to win one of three $200 VISA gift cards! Join us May 13–16 in Washington, DC, at ASCA’s annual conference, held this year in partnership with SAMBA (Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia). Check out the schedule and register today! |
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ASCA Content (03/24/26)
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Learn how one ASC reduced aged AR by 33% and boosted cash per case by 6% in six months through focused revenue integrity, analytics, and hands-on collaboration. The results highlight what’s possible when strategy and execution align.Read more.
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CISA is aware of malicious cyber activity targeting endpoint management systems of U.S. organizations based on the March 11, 2026 cyberattack against U.S.-based medical technology firm Stryker Corporation, which affected their Microsoft environment. To defend against similar malicious cyber activity, CISA urges organizations to harden endpoint management system configurations using the recommendations and resources provided in this alert.
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Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (03/18/26)
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We analyzed millions of cases across 12 ASC specialties to bring you 10 key benchmarking metrics, including: OR utilization, pre-authorization rates, insurance verification rate, case cancellation rate & reasons, collections, days to bill, denial rate, net revenue per case, & case volume. Stop guessing, get the data you need to benchmark your ASC. Read the full report here for free
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Nominate that special person in your surgery center for the ASC Focus 10 Under 40 Honors program, which recognizes rising stars who are making waves in their surgery centers and shaping the ASC community. If you know a young leader driving real change and innovation, this is your chance to spotlight their impact. Submit your nomination today! |
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ASCA Content (03/24/26)
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Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would exempt physicians and other healthcare workers from a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions critics said would exacerbate workforce shortages. The Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act is endorsed by a slew of provider and hospital associations.
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Fierce Healthcare (03/17/26) Dave Muoio
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Procision's AI Powered Patient CommunicationsTraditional patient communication is broken—calls go unanswered, messages get missed, and staff are stretched thin. Discover how AI is closing the gap with smarter, more personal outreach that patients actually respond to.Click here for the full article and more details.
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The ASC Quality Collaboration (ASCQC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing patient safety and quality of care delivery in ASCs, is soliciting proposals from freelance marketing consultants to provide part-time, contract-based marketing and outreach support. The consultant will focus on directly engaging with commercial payers and business coalitions to inform them about the ASC Safety & Quality Assessment. This free, voluntary annual survey enables ASCs to demonstrate a commitment to safety and quality by benchmarking best practices to identify opportunities for improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare marketing or communications, specifically with payers, and be available to begin work immediately. |
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ASCA Content (03/24/26)
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Drive smarter outpatient expansion with a free, tailored market overview from Siemens Healthineers. Explore local demand trends, patient demographics, care volumes, payor mix, and more to shape where and how you grow. Whether planning a new ASC, imaging center, or service line expansion, these data-driven insights help you make confident decisions. Request your customized report today!
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The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) filed an amicus curiae “friend of the court” brief this week in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in support of NorthStar Anesthesia, which is facing a lawsuit brought by UnitedHealthcare regarding the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process established in the No Surprises Act (NSA). In the brief, ASA urged the court to dismiss UnitedHealthcare’s fraud claims, warning that allowing insurers to pursue fraud allegations based on disputed IDR eligibility determinations undermines the administrative framework Congress created in the NSA, which could open the door to massive moneyed national health insurance companies suing local medical practices.
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American Society of Anesthesiologists (03/19/26)
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Earlier this month, ASCA Director of Government Affairs Stephen Abresch and Manager of Legislative & Political Affairs David Opong-Wadee joined a roundtable discussion with staff from the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee and the offices of Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) to discuss the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act (S. 2355). Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (03/24/26)
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In this paper, we describe US physician practices using data from the Federal Trade Commission’s Physician Practice and Healthcare Facility Merger Study. The data consists of healthcare claims data from six major insurers in 15 states which collectively account for approximately 80 percent of commercial insured patients between 2015 and 2020.
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Federal Trade Commission (03/01/26) Daniel Deibler; Daniel Hosken; Thomas Koch; et al.
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Amid a landscape of elevated prices and a rising cost of living, Americans are feeling financial strain from both a range of daily expenses, such as groceries and utilities, and healthcare expenses. The West Health-Gallup Affordability Index indicates that Americans’ ability to afford healthcare has deteriorated in recent years.
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Gallup News (03/12/26) Ellyn Maese
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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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