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Draft recommendation - The Congress should: For calendar year 2026, replace the current-law updates to Medicare payment rates for physician and other health professional services with a single update equal to the projected increase in the Medicare Economic Index minus 1 percentage point; and enact the Commission’s March 2023 recommendation to establish
safety-net add-on payments under the physician fee schedule for services delivered to low-income Medicare beneficiaries.
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MedPAC (01/16/25) Rachel Burton; Geoff Gerhardt; Brian O'Donnell; et al.
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Register today for the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo! Join us April 30–May 3 as we head west to Denver, Colorado, for the first time. ASCA 2025 is the premier ASC event of the year, offering the most impactful, high-quality and cost-effective education as well as ample networking opportunities for attendees, speakers and exhibitors. |
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ASCA Content (01/22/25)
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Increased surgeon stress at the beginning of a procedure was associated with improved clinical patient outcomes. The results are illustrative of the complex relationship between physiological stress and performance, identify a novel association between measurable surgeon human factors and patient outcomes, and may highlight opportunities to improve patient care.
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JAMA Surgery (01/15/25) Jake Awtry; Sarah Skinner; Stephanie Polazzi; et al.
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Your first attempt at intubation should be your best. Discover how the McGRATH™ MAC video laryngoscope can help experienced and inexperienced clinicians significantly increase first-pass success rates.1,†
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Are you interested in being a mentor or mentee in the spring virtual class of the 2025-2026 ASC Administrator Development Program? This yearlong mentoring program matches newer and aspiring administrators with their more experienced peers. Applications are due next Friday, January 31. |
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ASCA Content (01/22/25)
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Is your ASC part of the growth wave? Two-OR ASCs are experiencing a 22% growth surge, driven by increased operational efficiency and flexibility. In contrast, larger ASCs with 15 ORs are seeing declines. Why are smaller ASCs leading the charge? Read the full report and find out.
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Diversifying the financial resources of your private practice and owning the medical technology you use may seem like a good idea, but a federal law that was designed to protect consumers from corporate criminals could end up interfering with the best of plans—or at least require additional documentation. The Corporate Transparency Act is a federal law that was enacted in 2021 and implementing regulations affecting some physician practices were set to take effect Jan. 1, 2025.
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American Medical Association (01/13/25) Len Strazewski
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The data submission period for the fourth quarter (Q4) of ASCA’s 2024 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey closes next Friday, January 31. Subscribers should make sure to submit their data by the deadline to get a complete picture of trends for last year. Is your ASC on track for success in the new year? Make 2025 your facility’s best year yet by subscribing to ASCA’s 2025 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey. |
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ASCA Content (01/22/25)
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Prepare for 2025 Changes
Join MedTrainer’s compliance experts for a look at the regulatory changes that could impact healthcare operations, compliance, and financial performance. You’ll leave this 20-minute session aware and prepared so you can quickly adjust processes and plans.
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Physician landscape remains challenging: 76% of respondents selected “Expansion of provider network” as their top physician strategy for 2025, which is backed by several findings. First, 68% of respondents selected “Physician recruitment and retention” and “Deploying effective physician alignment strategies” in their top three operational challenges expected in 2025. Further, 64% of respondents selected “Mounting physician losses/subsidies” as their most significant challenge with their physician alignment strategy.
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VMG Health (01/09/25)
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WAIT! Ask These Questions Before Making a Capital Equipment Purchase
When outfitting your medical facility with essential equipment, your decisions can have a long-term impact on its effectiveness and budget. Whether buying new, refurbished, or exploring other alternatives, asking the right questions can ensure that you make informed decisions.
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The application period for the March Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist® (CAIP) exam closes next Friday, January 31. CAIP is the first credential designed specifically for infection preventionists in the ASC community. This certification distinguishes those with a comprehensive understanding of the skills and knowledge that the role of an ASC infection preventionist requires. Learn more and apply today. |
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ASCA Content (01/22/25)
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced a settlement with private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson, and Stowe and its affiliates that resolves a potential second, administrative antitrust case against Welsh Carson. According to the complaint, the Commission alleges Welsh Carson, through its portfolio company U.S. Anesthesia Partners, engaged in anticompetitive acquisitions to suppress competition and drive up prices for anesthesiology services across Texas.
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Federal Trade Commission (01/17/25)
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ASCA is developing educational programs and content for the ASCA 2026 Conference & Expo—and we need your input. Please let us know what topics you would like to hear industry leaders discuss at next year’s conference. The deadline to submit your suggestions is March 31. |
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ASCA Content (01/22/25)
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After surgery, pain is expected and often subsides within a few weeks. But for around 20% of patients, persistent pain may continue for months or even years after a procedure, impacting quality of life and putting patients at risk for opioid overuse. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received nearly $5 million from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the National Institutes of Health to support research aimed at identifying the factors responsible for differences in chronic post-surgical pain.
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Newswise (01/06/25)
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ASCs are improving their delivery of safe care with the extensive resources included in the prevention of wrong-site surgery toolkit developed by the ASC Quality Collaboration (ASCQC), says Becky Ziegler-Otis, CASC, assistant executive director. ASCQC made the toolkit available on its website last month. Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (01/22/25)
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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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