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Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez and Rep. Mike Giallombardo filed legislation last week to grant Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in Florida the ability to practice independently, without the requirement of physician supervision. The twin measures, SB 718 in the Senate and HB 649 in the House, seek to amend several statutes to expand CRNA practice authority.
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The Capitolist (02/18/25)
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ASCA facility memberships for 2024 will terminate this Friday, February 28. If you haven’t renewed for 2025 yet, time is running out to ensure uninterrupted access to essential member benefits, including virtual education, Medicare resources and exclusive resources for the ASC community. Renew now to maintain your membership and continue taking advantage of everything ASCA has to offer! Not yet an ASCA member? Join now. |
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ASCA Content (02/25/25)
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Credentialing Packets Compiled For YouMedTrainer’s credentialing software now compiles your credentialing packets for you — with your own customized list of required documents. If new documents are uploaded (by you or the provider), the packet updates in real-time!
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Through prior authorization, insurance companies create barriers to treatment—and even the sickest patients aren’t spared from this ordeal. “Of all the patients and all the conditions that we care for, cancer patients are probably some of the ones for whom the delays and the denials and the claim of ‘that's experimental’ has probably the greatest impact,” AMA President Bruce A. Scott, MD, said while moderating a panel discussion on prior authorization at the 2025 AMA State Advocacy Summit held last month in Carlsbad, California.
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American Medical Association (02/20/25) Andis Robeznieks
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Listen to the newest episode of ASCA’s Advancing Surgical Care Podcast to hear ASCA Chief Executive Officer Bill Prentice and ASCA Chief Advocacy Officer Kara Newbury discuss the association’s public policy priorities for 2025, including improved Medicare reimbursement for ASCs, additions to the ASC Covered Procedures List (ASC-CPL) and removal of several ASC Quality Reporting Program measures. |
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ASCA Content (02/25/25)
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The California legislature has introduced a bill that would implement some of the same restrictions on private equity health care investments as last year’s AB 3129.[1] SB 351, introduced this week, includes some of the same language from AB 3129 that would limit the authority of affiliates of private equity companies when entering into management agreements with physicians and dentists, but does not include AB 3129’s language requiring notice and consent of the California Attorney General for certain private equity health care transactions.
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JD Supra (02/17/25) Paul Gomez; Matthew Lin; Ashley Osak
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There’s no better place for ASC-specific infection prevention education than the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo, happening April 30–May 3 in Denver, Colorado. ASCA 2025 offers more than 50 educational sessions on a wide variety of topics, including a robust infection prevention track taking place Friday and Saturday. View the full schedule to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (02/25/25)
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Discover BD Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System. Bring sterile wound irrigation to your OR with BD Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System. It is the only ready-to-use, terminally sterile dilute povidone-iodine wound irrigation. Using the Surgiphor™ System can reduce variability in wound irrigation processes and supports alignment with current SHEA guidelines. Click here to learn more about Surgiphor™ Irrigation. |
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Oregon lawmakers are addressing concerns about artificial intelligence in healthcare with House Bill 2748, which aims to ensure that only humans can be called nurses. The bill, introduced by State Representative Travis Nelson, a nurse and Portland Democrat, would prohibit any "nonhuman" entity, including AI, from using the title of "nurse.”
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Nurse.org (02/04/25) Angelina Walker
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On this week’s audio update, ASCA Director of Government Affairs Stephen Abresch discusses Indiana HB 1003, a state legislative proposal that could reduce reimbursements for certain surgical procedures to the physician office rates, even if the procedures are performed in a hospital outpatient department (HOPD) or an ASC. Tune in to learn more about site-neutral payment proposals and how they could impact your facility. |
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ASCA Content (02/25/25)
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The Department of Justice’s intensified efforts against health-care fraud have led to a significant increase in enforcement actions—which likely won’t stop anytime soon. In this environment, physicians should think critically about their business arrangements and seek legal counsel to scrutinize payment sources and deals.
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Bloomberg Law (02/11/25) Amanda Hill
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Nominate that special person in your surgery center for ASCA’s inaugural 10 Under 40 Honors program, a prestigious recognition of rising stars who are making waves in their surgery centers and shaping the ASC community. If you know a young leader driving real change and innovation, this is your chance to spotlight their impact. Stay tuned—nominations open next month! |
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ASCA Content (02/25/25)
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Compass Surgical Partners, an independent, full-service ASC development and management partner, announced in a release the opening of NYC Joint & Spine Center. The ASC successfully performed its first cases in late December 2024.
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ASC Focus (02/21/25)
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ASCA’s facility tour program began in January with Representative Andrea Salinas (D-OR) visiting The Oregon Clinic Gastroenterology South in Newberg, Oregon. During the tour, ASC staff described the surgery center model to the congresswoman and discussed the role of ASCs in the healthcare continuum. Read this Digital Debut for an excerpt from an interview with Paul Krull, director of operations for The Oregon Clinic. |
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ASCA Content (02/25/25)
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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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