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A new real estate study confirms the trend hospitals are taking toward outpatient care. Occupancy in outpatient healthcare real estate remains extremely strong, exceeding 92% in many major markets, according to information gleaned by Colliers from the 2026 Revista Medical Real Estate Investment Forum held earlier this month in Palos Verdes, California.
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Healthcare Finance News (02/19/26) Susan Morse
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Membership for ASCA members that have not renewed for 2026 will officially terminate on February 28. Renewing your membership ensures uninterrupted access to critical member benefits, including advocacy updates, regulatory resources, virtual education and, new this year, complimentary participation in the 2026 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey. Members should renew as soon as possible to avoid any disruption in access. For questions regarding membership status or for assistance with renewal, contact the ASCA membership team. If you are not yet an ASCA member, join today! |
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ASCA Content (02/24/26)
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Prisma Health and Atlas Healthcare Partners have announced a new joint venture to expand access to high-quality, affordable outpatient surgical care through a growing network of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) across South Carolina, southeastern Tennessee, and surrounding regions. This strategic partnership will combine Prisma Health's deep clinical expertise and community health network with Atlas Healthcare Partners' ASC development and management resources and expertise.
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PR Newswire (02/19/26)
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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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ASCA members can now download the 2026 Q1 Medicare Rate Calculator, which displays national and local rates as published in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ January payment addenda. ASCA has also uploaded the 2026 Q1 payment resources workbook that includes separate worksheets breaking out codes into groups, as well as an ASC vs HOPD rate comparison document that compares national reimbursement rates for ASCs and hospital outpatient departments (HOPD). |
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ASCA Content (02/24/26)
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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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In March 2025, the Health Planning Committee of the Public Health and Health Planning Council, in collaboration with the Department of Health, considered whether and under what terms to authorize cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) to be performed in Ambulatory Surgery Centers. “Cardiac catheterization” is a procedure used to diagnose heart disease, whereas “PCI” is a procedure in which stents are placed in blocked coronary arteries.
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Public Health and Health Planning Council (NY) (02/19/26)
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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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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. At ASCA + SAMBA 2026, you’ll have access to high-impact education, meaningful networking opportunities and the latest innovations in the expo hall. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn and lead. Check out the schedule and register today! |
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ASCA Content (02/24/26)
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Global efforts are not on track to meet the target of a 30 percentage-point increase in [effective cataract surgical coverage] between 2020 and 2030—immediate and substantial investment in cataract services is, therefore, required. Survey data indicated which elements of the cataract care pathway could be targeted for quality-improvement initiatives. A suite of cataract surgery quality indicators should be collected to better inform service providers.
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The Lancet Global Health (02/10/26) Ian McCormick; Yamna Ouchtar; David Macleod; et al.
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Get to know ASCA’s Board of Directors through the ASC Focus series of Q&A interviews. Read this Digital Debut to learn more about Raghu Reddy, ASCA Board member and chief administrative officer of MiOrtho Surgery Center in Southfield, Michigan. |
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ASCA Content (02/24/26)
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In this case-control study of Latino and Latina patients, expansion of Medicaid eligibility was associated with significantly higher prevalence of colorectal cancer screening rates among Spanish-preferring Latina women and English-preferring Latino and Latina patients. The findings suggest that state-funded coverage expansions may help increase colorectal cancer–screening prevalences in this population.
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JAMA Network Open (02/11/26) Nathalie Huguet; Jorge Kaufmann; Heather Holderness; 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 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 is now available on demand. It is included in 2026 ASCA membership and also available for purchase by nonmembers. Continuing education credits will not be provided. |
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ASCA Content (02/24/26)
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Medical device makers have been rushing to add AI to their products. While proponents say the new technology will revolutionize medicine, regulators are receiving a rising number of claims of patient injuries.
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Reuters (02/09/26) Jaimi Dowdell; Steve Stecklow; Chad Terhune; 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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