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On June 12, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed HB 7127 into law, making Rhode Island the 25th member of the PA Licensure Compact. This officially brings the PA Licensure Compact to half the nation, a major achievement since the compact’s model language was finalized and states began introducing language in December 2022.
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AAPA News Release (06/15/26)
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ASCA is looking for members to get a head start in participating in this year’s Member Appreciation Week, which takes place August 3-7. We’re asking for volunteers to record a short video (45-60 seconds) about their membership experience. Whether it’s your favorite benefit, a valuable resource you’ve used or why you continue to be a member, we’d love to hear your story! No professional equipment is needed, just your phone and your authentic perspective. Selected videos will be featured on the ASCA website, social media channels and during Member Appreciation Week celebrations. Submit the interest form by this Thursday, June 18, for a chance to be featured and win a special prize! |
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ASCA Content (06/16/26)
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OEM Devices You Already Use—At a Discounted PriceMinimize disruption and maximize readiness with Synergy Surgical. Immediate access to OEM devices, no contracts, no minimums, and same-day shipping.
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Physicians and medical students at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates yesterday adopted a sweeping policy refining the organization's longstanding opposition to the corporate practice of medicine. The new policy establishes some of the most specific AMA guidance to date intending to protect physician autonomy and patient care from corporate influence.
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AMA Press Release (06/10/26)
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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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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Washington, D.C., for the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo! If you attended the conference, be sure to request your continuing education (CE) credits online via ASCA’s Education & Events Portal. The deadline to request CE credits is Tuesday, June 30.As a reminder, you must complete evaluations for the sessions you attended before you can request CE credits. |
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ASCA Content (06/16/26)
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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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A new proposal from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would establish a permanent framework for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, creating a more transparent and sustainable process for lowering drug costs for millions of Medicare beneficiaries. The proposed rule would also create greater long-term certainty for drug manufacturers that participate in negotiations.
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CMS Press Release (06/12/26)
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50 charts. 3 years of data. Insights from 682 surgery centers & 4.8 million cases. See how leading ASCs measure performance, then learn how HST Pathways helps you track the same metrics in your own center. Measure where you are and get to where you want to be. Read the 2026 State of the ASC industry report
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Regulators at the Green Mountain Care Board have greenlit a plan for a freestanding multi-specialty surgery center in Hartford, clearing the way for the Upper Valley Surgery Center to open up shop as soon as next year. Ambulatory surgery centers offer same-day surgeries and other types of care that don’t require hospitalization.
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Vermont Public (06/11/26) Lola Duffort
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Subscribers to 2026 ASCA Benchmarking can now access their first quarter (Q1) reports. To access your facility’s report, log in to the survey portal and select “Download dashboard” from the download menu. Your facility will receive access to the report if you answered at least 80% of the survey questions for this quarter. Reports are not available for purchase. Get your report today. |
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ASCA Content (06/16/26)
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A brand new outpatient surgery center in Idaho Falls held a ribbon-cutting and open house on Friday to celebrate several months of low-cost surgeries. Officials said the Bonneville Surgery Center, 2001 S. Woodruff Ave., had been in the works for several years, and doctors began performing surgeries there earlier this year.
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East Idaho News (06/01/26) Cody Roberts
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The ASCA Member Retirement Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan benefit available exclusively to ASCA members. The plan is designed to allow participating facilities an opportunity to reduce their administrative burden, streamline employee benefit offerings and offload fiduciary liability. Learn more today. |
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ASCA Content (06/16/26)
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It is unknown whether the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a particular impact on inpatient and long-term care nurses, had an effect on nurses’ choice of employment settings. This study used data from the 2018 and 2022 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses to conduct a difference-in-difference analysis.
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Medical Care (05/01/26) Vol. 64, No. 5, P. 274 Charlotte Ahr; Claudia Gates; Thuy D. Nguyen; 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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