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The departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury took action today to advance President Trump’s directive to ensure Americans have clear, accurate, and actionable information about healthcare prices. The departments jointly issued a Request for Information seeking public input on how to improve prescription drug price transparency.
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CMS Press Release (05/22/25)
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The second half of ASCA’s Credentialing, Privileging & Peer Review virtual course is now available on demand. This course provides the tools you need to keep your facility compliant and up to date on best practices and the latest guidance. If you have already registered for Part I, you are automatically enrolled in Part II. The course—along with ASCA’s entire suite of virtual education—is included in 2025 ASCA membership. Don’t miss out— register now to get access to both parts of this essential virtual course! |
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ASCA Content (05/28/25)
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Feeling valued goes beyond formal recognition. It reflects a culture where voices are heard, contributions are acknowledged, and support is more than just a buzzword. As health systems continue to navigate complex challenges, from staffing shortages to rising patient demands, fostering a workplace where physicians feel genuinely appreciated may be the key to keeping them engaged, motivated and well.
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American Medical Association (05/27/25) Sara Berg
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Proactive Infection Prevention StrategiesJoin infection prevention expert Missy Travis to get ahead of the most common post-pandemic IP citations and learn practical steps to integrate solid prevention strategies into day-to-day operations.
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Make plans to participate in ASCA’s 2025 Salary & Benefits Survey, which will be open the entire month of June. This survey collects national, regional and state data on 20+ ASC positions and is a vital tool that assists ASCs in attracting and retaining the best employees. The survey is open to all ASCs and there is no cost to participate. ASCA members and nonmembers who complete at least 40 percent of the survey will receive personalized results for free. |
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ASCA Content (05/28/25)
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Following the opening of an ASC, the acuity of TJAs performed in the hospital increased, but outcomes remained consistent or improved. The use of a coordinated clinical TJA pathway can potentially mitigate the adverse effects of increased hospital acuity after shifting appropriate patients to ASCs.
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JAAOS: Global Research & Reviews (04/15/25) Andrea H. Johnson; Jane C. Brennan; Sherry B. Perkins; et al.
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Expertise for every phase of the journey
Your ASC should reflect your vision—innovative, efficient and built for success. We provide deep expertise during every phase – planning, execution and beyond – to help ensure there aren’t any missteps during the journey. Request a copy of Stryker’s ASC New Build Playbook today.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Denver for the ASCA 2025 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 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 (05/28/25)
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The massive budget package passed by the House of Representatives Thursday includes provisions on Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) that “could create additional administrative burdens for patients,” AMA Executive Vice President and CEO James L. Madara, MD, noted in a May 20 letter to House leadership. Such hurdles “in these two safety-net programs are a proven barrier to eligible individuals enrolling for coverage, especially given that of the estimated 25.3 million uninsured Americans in 2023, 6.3 million were eligible for Medicaid or CHIP but not enrolled, often due to administrative barriers.”
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American Medical Association (05/22/25) Kevin B. O'Reilly
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Join us this fall for ASCA’s 2025 National Advocacy Day, taking 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. Learn more and register today! |
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ASCA Content (05/28/25)
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A new dataset on cataract surgery outcomes was recently launched by Verana Health. Derived from more than 9 million cataract surgery patients, Qdata Cataract offers a comprehensive dataset with an average of nearly 4 years patient follow-up, shining insight into patient demographics, clinical characteristics, and treatment pathways aimed to support drug and treatment development.
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Ophthalmology Times (05/03/25) Kassi Filkins
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Hospital and health system ownership in surgery centers continues to rise sharply, according to Avanza Strategies’ 6th Avanza Intelligence Hospital Leadership ASC Survey, which was released on May 14. More than 80 percent of hospital systems reported in the survey that they own at least one ASC; in 2019, only 41 percent of hospital systems reported they owned a surgery center. Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (05/28/25)
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Register for the International Association for Ambulatory Surgery’s upcoming webinar “ Perioperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists.” This program, presented by Dr. Faiz Shariff, will explore best practices and emerging considerations for safely managing patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists in the outpatient surgery setting. The webinar is free to attend and is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, at 10:00 am ET. |
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International Association for Ambulatory Surgery (05/28/25)
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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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