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ICD-11 integrates with modern health systems through APIs and structured definitions. It provides the globally governed framework for categorization and reporting.
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WHO News Release (02/16/26)
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ASCA’s latest virtual course, Key Updates to ASC Accrediting Organizations’ Standards, offers a comprehensive overview of each of the ASC accrediting organizations’ standards, with an emphasis on recent changes and new requirements. The course is available on demand; register now to gain access to the sessions! This course—along with ASCA’s entire suite of virtual education—is included in 2026 ASCA membership and also available for purchase by nonmembers. Join ASCA or renew your membership to access this course as part of your membership. |
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ASCA Content (02/18/26)
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Learn how one ASC reduced aged AR by 33% and boosted cash per case by 6% in six months through focused revenue integrity, analytics, and hands-on collaboration. The results highlight what’s possible when strategy and execution align.Read more.
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Compensation is not keeping pace with physician productivity, while patient demand continues to rise and the proportion of advanced practice providers expands across the workforce. The Physician Flash Report features the latest industry trends from the same data physician groups use to track their finances and operations.
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KaufmanHall (02/10/26) Matthew Bates; Erik Swanson
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Procision's AI Powered Patient CommunicationsTraditional patient communication is broken—calls go unanswered, messages get missed, and staff are stretched thin. Discover how AI is closing the gap with smarter, more personal outreach that patients actually respond to.Click here for the full article and more details.
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Subscribers to ASCA’s 2025 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey can now access their fourth quarter (Q4) reports. To access your facility’s report, log in to the survey portal and select the “Download Reports” tab. New this year, ASCA membership includes access to the 2026 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey at no additional cost. If you have not already, renew your membership or join ASCA to gain access to this valuable survey! |
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ASCA Content (02/18/26)
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The New York State Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) may consider a limited policy change at its Feb. 19 meeting. This change would allow certain ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) affiliated with New York’s general hospitals to perform coronary interventions, provided they meet specific criteria. Additionally, PHHPC has indicated that it may consider expanding this policy to include other types of ASCs in the future.
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National Law Review (02/10/26) Mark Furnish
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Save Up To 50% on Demo & Refurbished Medical EquipmentSoma Tech Intl has been a trusted leader in the refurbished medical equipment industry for over 30 years, offering new, demo, & refurbished capital medical equipment up to 50% below OEM prices with the same service and warranty as new.
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Equip yourself with everything needed to make 2026 your ASC’s most successful year yet. This spring, connect with more than a thousand ASC professionals nationwide at the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo, happening May 13–16 in Washington, DC. For the first time ever, ASCA has joined forces with SAMBA (Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia) to provide a rich, interdisciplinary learning experience for the entire ASC community. Whether it’s clinical expertise or operational know-how, you’ll gain practical tools ready to implement as soon as you return home. Check out the schedule and register today! |
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ASCA Content (02/18/26)
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Current Clinic announced Thursday last week the successful completion of its first cardiac ablation procedures, marking a historic milestone as the nation's first healthcare network focused on cardiac arrhythmia care. The procedures performed January 28-30th, 2026, at Current Clinic's Carlsbad, New Mexico location, also represent the first cardiac ablations ever performed in an ambulatory surgery center setting in New Mexico.
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PR Newswire (02/03/26)
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The 2026 final payment rule for ASCs and hospital outpatient departments (HOPD) expanded the number of codes eligible for reimbursement under the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act. As of January 2026, there are 18 non-opioid alternatives available for separate Medicare reimbursement under the act, an increase from 11 codes that were eligible in 2025. Read this ASC Focus Digital Debut to learn more about the bill, product eligibility and reimbursement. |
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ASCA Content (02/18/26)
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Minimally invasive surgery is rapidly expanding globally, yet there is insufficient knowledge of how to scale this technology safely and equitably across diverse health systems. We aimed to identify health-system factors associated with safe implementation of minimally invasive surgery globally, using minimally invasive cholecystectomy as a tracer procedure.
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The Lancet Global Health (02/01/26) Vol. 14, No. 2, P. E199 Sivesh K. Kamarajah; Omar Kouli; Wee Han Ng; et al.
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Join “ How to Negotiate Lower Orthopedic Implant Prices,” delivered by Advantien, for a tactical training program designed to equip ASC leaders with the expertise to execute a successful Request for Proposal (RFP) process for orthopedic implants. The presentation emphasizes a data-driven, multistage approach to reduce implant costs by an estimated 15–20 percent while maintaining surgeon support and quality. This affiliate-led webinar will be available on demand starting next Monday, February 23. The program is included in 2026 ASCA membership and available for purchase by nonmembers. Continuing education credits will not be provided. |
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ASCA Content (02/18/26)
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Kansas House Bill 2368 proposes to create the Anesthesiologist Assistant Licensure Act, establishing a comprehensive licensing and regulation system for anesthesiologist assistants under the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. However, rural hospital administrators say the bill overlooks the unique staffing needs of smaller healthcare facilities.
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KOAM TV 7 (Kansas) (02/12/26) Nelly Lopez
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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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