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The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) assists ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in delivering safe, high-quality, cost-effective patient care.

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Shining a Light on National Minority Health Month

April 12, 2024

Podcast Episode: Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery in ASCs

New Podcast Episode: AMSURG Vice President Discusses Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screening

April 11, 2024

Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey

2024 Q1 Benchmarking Data Due April 30

April 1, 2024

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Important Dates in April

April 1, 2024

ASC Physician Brief: Spring 2024

ASC Physician Brief: Spring 2024

March 27, 2024

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Tools to Help ASCs Respond to Change Healthcare’s Cybersecurity Issues

March 18, 2024

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April 17–20, 2024

ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, FL

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Clinical & Operational Benchmarking

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ASC Focus Magazine - August 2023

ASC Focus Magazine

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One World Surgery Partnership

ASCA members interested in medical mission opportunities are invited to apply for the ASCA Foundation’s scholarship program.

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Enhancing the Patient Experience

ASCA members work at the forefront of the healthcare community to advance the safety, quality and cost-effectiveness of outpatient surgery.

We know our community is making a difference and that's why we provide the resources, education and advocacy to support this mission.

  • No need to visit a hospital
  • Medicare-certified quality
  • Efficient procedure scheduling and performance
  • Drastically reduced patient copays
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Patients Pay Less in
Surgery Centers

ASCs see reimbursement rates per procedure that are roughly half that of hospital outpatient departments (HOPD). This lower cost is passed on to the patient in the form of lower coinsurance.

Carpal Tunnel Surgery

HOPD

$

ASC

$

Cataract Removal

HOPD

$

ASC

$

Rotator Cuff Repair

HOPD

$

ASC

$

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2024 Procedure Price Lookup Comparison File, Carpal Tunnel Surgery (CPT® 64721), Cataract Removal (CPT® 66984), Rotator Cuff Repair (CPT® 29827)

Surgery Centers
by the Numbers

Medicare-certified ASCs

$  billion/year

Medicare program and beneficiary savings

 million/year

Total procedures performed

 million/year

Medicare procedures performed

%

Medicare cataract surgeries are performed in ASCs

%

Medicare colonoscopies are performed in ASCs

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Physician/Supplier Procedure Summary (PSPS) data, 2019 to 2021

Colleen Ramirez, RN, CASC

Chief Administration Officer
Bone and Joint Surgery Center of Novi

“ASCA provides its members with a true community that includes professional development and connectivity. As a member, I am provided with the knowledge and resources to stay on top of the latest trends, regulations and best practices for ASCs, all while gaining personal growth in my profession.”

ASCA Connect, a Community for Surgery Center Professionals

ASCA member conversations happening now

  • Fee for credit/debit transactions

    Is anyone charging a fee for using a credit/debit card? Our fees for credit/debit card transactions are increasing every month. Thanks for your input, Teresa DeVore ------------------------------ Teresa Devore BA RN AnMed Health Medicus Surgery ... Read more

  • Water Management Program Example

    We are currently updating our Water Management Program, and I was wondering if anyone had an example that we could refer to. We have utilized the CDC's guide, but would like to see a completed example, if possible. Thank you! ------------------------------ ... Read more

  • anesthesia

    Hello anyone know the process of accrediting for anethesai? ------------------------------ Ajitpal Tiwana MD md Healing Arts Surgery Center Bakersfield CA 661.322.4325 ------------------------------ Read more

  • Podiatric cases

    Hello, we are a fairly new ASC that's been in operation for approximately a year and we're considering adding a Podiatrist to our staff but would like some feedback as far as basic cost of equipment/supplies that we can expect to spend starting out. We ... Read more

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