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Be sure to catch the inaugural ASCA Audio Update! This new resource provides ASCA members with a quick update on issues and events affecting the surgery center community. Listeners can catch up on legislation, regulations, education, ASCA events and more, all in 10 minutes or less. The inaugural edition covers how ASCA is working to help surgery centers comply with Medicare's new OAS CAHPS Survey mandate and highlights the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo. Listen now! |
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ASCA has restructured pricing for the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo— meaning registration rates are reduced by up to 40 percent! ASCA 2024, taking place April 17–20, has it all: brand-new networking opportunities, a schedule packed with ASC-specific education, a great location in Orlando and ample opportunities for fun. Also, congratulations to the winners of the ASCA 2024 suite upgrade: Christina M. from Vancouver, WA; Mendy R. from Douglas, GA; Nate K. from Iowa City, IA; and Robin T. from Rancho Mirage, CA. If you haven’t yet registered for this can’t-miss conference, it’s not too late. Register today! |
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Water is used to clean, disinfect and sterilize millions of medical devices each day. Many assume that the water from the tap is clean enough for these critical applications. Join ASCA’s new webinar, Introduction to ANSI/AAMI ST108, to discover how clean water should be as we discuss water quality and its application to medical device processing through the standard ANSI/AAMI ST108. This webinar will be presented LIVE ONLY on Wednesday, February 28, at 1:00 pm ET; it will NOT be available on demand afterwards. It is free for ASCA members; nonmembers can purchase access to the program. |
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Reveal the hidden areas of instruments with the TOSI® washer test
Reveal the hidden areas of instruments with the TOSI® washer test, the easy-to-use blood soil device that directly correlates to the cleaning challenge of surgical instruments. TOSI® is the first device to provide a consistent, repeatable, and reliable method for evaluating the cleaning effectiveness of the automated instrument washer.
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The ASCA Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations for the ASCA Board of Directors. There are four open positions. Candidates must hold leadership positions within an ASC or ASC management company. Those selected by the board to serve are expected to attend at least three board meetings per year and participate in the Washington, DC, fly-in. To ensure the board is geographically diverse, preference will be given to candidates from the West, Midwest or East Coast. If you are interested, please complete the form and submit the required documents by March 1. Learn more. |
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There’s no time for compromise: patient safety in procedural sedation
In ASCs, every day is dedicated to patient safety. During this year's Patient Safety Week, we’re celebrating your commitment with an incredible lineup of webinars led by clinical experts, including a special event on monitoring and procedural sedation. Check out the speaker list and sign up today!
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Share your ASC experience with others in the ASC community by leading a presentation at the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo. Next year’s annual conference will be held April 30–May 3 in Denver, Colorado. ASCA is interested in proposals from individuals with hands-on experience in the ASC industry on topics involving human resources, clinical care, quality, finance, legal issues, information technology, anesthesia and more. The submission deadline is March 31. Submit your proposal today. |
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During a February 6 hearing of the Maine Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services, the committee voted 7–5 to report out legislation related to transparency recommendations and restrictions on facility fees associated with telehealth services. Read this Digital Debut for insight into the final recommendations provided to the legislature. |
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Ultimate List of Training Requirements for ASCs
MedTrainer’s compliance experts meticulously identified the required training that ASCs need to meet federal requirements and AORN guidelines. We’ve broken it down by role to make it even easier.
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At a Pennsylvania hospital, a Black nurse said her emergency room colleagues routinely withheld pain medication from Black patients who sought relief from sickle cell disease. In Montana, a phlebotomist said fellow health care workers often made "ignorant comments" about the hospital's Native American patients.
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USA Today (02/18/24) Ken Alltucker
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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has launched a new data registry focused on cardiac procedures performed in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs). The CV ASC Registry Suite, like other ACC registries, was designed to help cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and other cardiology professionals compare patient care at their own facilities with care performed at similar facilities throughout the United States.
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Cardiovascular Business (02/13/24) Michael Walter
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In 2023, there were 58 ASCs licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Of these, 54 are also certified as ASCs by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which enables them to receive Medicare payment.
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Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (02/15/24)
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The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) sector continued to evolve in 2023, reflecting a trend of steady growth, higher-acuity cases, and some changing regulations. 2023 featured continued consolidation through a combination of investment by prominent ASC platforms and acquisitions made by new entrants in the market.
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VMG Health (02/13/24) Ryan Mendez; Jack Hawkins; Colin Park
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the final revision of its special publication titled “Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule: A Cybersecurity Resource Guide." The document, also referred to as SP 800-66r2, offers guidance for regulated entities like HIPAA-covered organizations and their associates on how they can improve their cybersecurity posture and comply with the HIPAA Security Rule, the NIST said Wednesday.
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ExecutiveGov (02/15/24) Jerry Petersen
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A robotic device burned and tore a woman’s small intestine while she was undergoing surgery for colon cancer, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed this week in Florida. The woman, Sandra Sultzer, developed abdominal pain and fever after her surgery in September 2021 and needed additional procedures to close the tear, the lawsuit said. The suit said she died in February 2022 because of the small intestine injury.
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NBC News (02/08/24) Aria Bendix
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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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