For Patients

Ambulatory Surgery Centers—known as ASCs—are modern health care facilities focused on providing same-day surgical care, including diagnostic and preventive procedures.

ASCs have transformed the outpatient experience for millions of Americans by providing them with a more convenient alternative to hospital-based outpatient procedures—and done so with a strong track-record of quality care and positive patient outcomes.

What is an ASC?

Learn about which specialties are served in ASCs, their commitment to patient satisfaction, quality care and reduced cost and how ASCs benefit the community.

ASC Focus Articles:

• ASCA Testifies Before House Ways and Means Committee (September/October 2011)

• Focus on Quality and the Rest Follows (May/June 2011)

• Healing Haiti  (September/October 2010)

• Partnering for Patients (November/December 2010)

• Surgical Excellence with Compassion (July/August 2009)

• It's All About the Patient (March/April 2009)