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For three decades, advances in minimally invasive techniques and anesthesia have fueled a steady shift in surgical care from inpatient hospitals to outpatient settings. And it’s been a success story — when the right patient, procedure, and facility align.
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Fierce Healthcare (08/22/25) Lee Fleisher; Nancy Foster
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Today is the second day of ASCA’s annual Member Appreciation Week, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with you! All week long, we will highlight the heart of what makes our ASC community so strong—our members. The celebration includes sharing your stories, spotlighting your impact, providing resources to support your center and giving you plenty of chances to win great prizes. Visit the Member Appreciation Week website to join in today’s festivities. |
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ASCA Content (08/26/25)
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Procision's AI Voice for Pre-Op CallsPre-operative calls are essential for patient safety and surgical readiness — but they place a heavy burden on clinical staff. Procision’s new AI Voice Assistant offers a smarter, scalable way to handle these calls while maintaining a personal, voice-first experience for patients.Click here for full article and more details.
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The U.S. health care system is experiencing numerous supply chain disruptions, including for important medications. Prescription drug shortages have been at record levels and have affected more drugs in recent years, especially generic sterile injectables and other low-margin medications.
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Annals of Internal Medicine (08/12/25) Josh Serchen; David Hilden; Jenny R. Silberger
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Every August, we celebrate National ASC Month to honor ASCs for providing high-quality, cost-efficient surgical care for millions of Americans. Close out the month on a high note and check out ASCA’s National ASC Month Toolkit to learn how you can get involved! |
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ASCA Content (08/26/25)
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The U.S. health department and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will form an expert advisory panel to make recommendations for improving how care is financed and delivered across insurance plans, the agencies said on Thursday. The panel of experts would make recommendations directly to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and CMS chief Dr. Mehmet Oz.
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Reuters (08/21/25)
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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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Improve your ASC’s financial performance with ASCA’s Financial Strategies for ASCs virtual course, starting 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 also available for purchase by nonmembers. Don’t miss out—register now! |
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ASCA Content (08/26/25)
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Surgical checklists and time-out procedures represent essential safety interventions in orthopaedic practice. While evidence supports their effectiveness in reducing complications and improving communication, successful implementation requires organizational commitment, staff education, and ongoing monitoring to ensure sustained compliance and optimal patient outcomes.
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Cureus (08/06/25) Ahmed Mohamed; Usman Fuad; Aasim Hagroo; et al.
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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 next Sunday, August 31. |
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ASCA Content (08/26/25)
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Health insurance will grow more expensive in many corners of the market in 2026, and coverage may shrink. That could leave patients paying more for doctor visits and dealing with prescription coverage changes.
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Associated Press (08/25/25) Tom Murphy
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ASCA’s July 2025 60-Second Survey asked facilities about their use of electronic health record (EHR) products. Similar surveys were conducted in 2021 and 2023. In this year’s survey, 76 percent of facilities reported using an EHR, up from 64 percent in 2023 and 55 percent in 2021. The 2025 survey received 280 responses from surgery centers in 42 states. Read this Digital Debut to learn more about the results. |
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ASCA Content (08/26/25)
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Medicare and Social Security play a central role in the lives of tens of millions of older adults and people with disabilities in the U.S., in the form of health insurance from Medicare and retirement or disability income from Social Security. Yet, even with Medicare coverage, beneficiaries can face substantial out-of-pocket health care costs, which can erode the financial support provided by Social Security.
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KFF Health News (08/21/25) Nancy Ochieng; Juliette Cubanski; Tricia Neuman; et al.
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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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