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President Donald Trump issued an executive order earlier this week directing three federal agencies to “rapidly implement and enforce” healthcare price transparency regulations he first rolled out in 2019. During Trump’s first administration, he ordered hospitals to publicly disclose prices reflecting what patients and insurers “actually pay” for services, with the goal of helping patients shop around for care.
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Healthcare Dive (02/27/25) Susanna Vogel
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Register now for the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo, taking place April 30–May 3 in Denver, Colorado, and you will be entered to win a complimentary suite upgrade! This year’s conference offers exciting new features—including an infection prevention track, a new location out west, expanded networking opportunities and a camp-themed social event—as well as returning favorites that you don’t want to miss. Register by Monday, March 31, for your chance to win! |
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ASCA Content (03/04/25)
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One of the major priorities that West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey is asking legislators to tackle during this year's session is repealing Certificate of Need which aids health care facilities when they're looking towards upgrading and expanding. The issue has caused debate among health care professionals and lawmakers.
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WCHS TV (West Virginia) (02/28/25) Shelby Burrough
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Nominate that special person in your surgery center for the 10 Under 40 Honors program, which recognizes 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. Submit your nomination today! |
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ASCA Content (03/04/25)
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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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U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking to eliminate public participation in many of his department's policy decisions, a move that appears to contradict his pledge to Congress of "radical transparency." In a document posted on Friday in the Federal Register, HHS announced plans to rescind its decades-long practice of allowing public comment on a range of agency actions.
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Reuters Health (02/28/25) Ahmed Aboulenein; Julie Steenhuysen; Michael Erman
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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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The ASCA Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations for the ASCA Board of Directors. There are five open positions. Candidates must hold leadership positions within an ASC or ASC management company. Those selected to serve are expected to attend at least three board meetings per year and participate in ASCA’s National Advocacy Day event. To ensure the board is geographically diverse, preference will be given to candidates from the Sunbelt and Midwest. Learn more about the process and submit your nomination by Tuesday, March 18. |
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ASCA Content (03/04/25)
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The new standard of care from the American Law Institute represents a shift away from strict reliance on medical custom and invites courts to incorporate evidence-based medicine into malpractice law. Although states may adopt the recommendations from the American Law Institute at different times and to varying degrees, the restatement offers health professionals and the organizations in which they practice an opportunity to reconsider how medical negligence will be assessed, and to focus more directly on promoting patient safety and improving care delivery.
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Journal of the American Medical Association (02/26/25) Daniel G. Aaron; Christopher T. Robertson; Louise P. King; et al.
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States across the country have introduced legislation seeking to prohibit attempts by insurers to impose time limits on their coverage of anesthesia services. So far this year, nine states—Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington—have introduced 16 bills aimed at stopping such policies. This flurry of bills follows Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s attempt to impose time limits on its coverage of anesthesia services last year. Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (03/04/25)
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A bill that would force insurance companies to cover the cost of anesthesia for the entire duration of surgery passed unanimously out of the insurance committee. Currently, insurance companies could deny anesthesia coverage if the surgery goes on too long.
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Wandtv.com (02/25/25) Cameron Maine
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ASCA’s 2025 National Advocacy Day will take place September 15–17 in Washington, DC. National Advocacy Day gathers engaged members of the ASC community from across the country to advocate for their facilities and the high-quality care they deliver. It is an excellent opportunity to meet face-to-face with your members of Congress and their staff to educate them about the many benefits ASCs offer and issues currently impacting their ability to provide care. More details about registration and the event schedule will be announced soon. |
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ASCA Content (03/04/25)
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The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care invites healthcare professionals and stakeholders to review and provide feedback on proposed revisions to the v44 standards for ambulatory healthcare and health plan programs. The public comment period will be open from February 28 to March 29, 2025, according to a release.
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ASC Focus (02/28/25)
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Join ASCA in recognizing the importance of the month by continuing to advocate for early screenings and prevention to your patients and peers. Be sure to follow ASCA on its social media platforms for articles and insights surrounding colorectal cancer and how ASCA is advocating on behalf of patients who get screened.
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ASCA Content (03/04/25)
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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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