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As new colorectal cancer screening guidance draws attention to the growing number of testing options, the American Gastroenterological Association urges patients and primary care providers to understand how those options compare. AGA experts emphasize that screening saves lives — and that the type of test matters. Colonoscopy remains the strongest screening option.
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American Gastroenterological Association (06/17/26)
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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 next 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 (06/23/26)
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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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The No Surprises Act was signed into law on December 27, 2020, to protect patients from surprise billing—unexpected charges from doctors, hospitals, or other health care providers who are not part of a patient's health plan's network. The law limits the amount that patients are required to pay in those situations and creates an independent dispute resolution process for resolving disputes between commercial insurers and health care providers about payments for such out-of-network care.
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Congressional Budget Office (06/15/26) Jessica Hale; Tamara Hayford; Daria Pelech
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ASCA’s latest 60-Second Survey asks questions regarding surgery center usage of electronic health record (EHR) systems. Whether your facility is using an EHR or not, we value your feedback! The results from this survey will be invaluable in advocacy to state and federal regulators regarding electronic health data requirements for ASCs. The survey is designed to take approximately one minute, so you won’t need to pull any reports to respond. The survey will be open through Friday, July 3. Take the survey now. |
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ASCA Content (06/23/26)
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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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On June 15, 2026, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed H.583 into law, establishing Vermont’s first statutory framework specifically addressing private equity (PE) firm and hedge fund influence over clinical decision-making in the health care sector. H.583 does not prohibit PE or corporate ownership of health care facilities, but it does restrict decision-making on key clinically related business matters to licensees.
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JD Supra (06/19/26) Christina Bergeron; Robin Briendel; Daniel Hinckley
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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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Take a deep dive into your ASC’s financial statements with a focus on how to effectively evaluate your surgery center’s financial strengths and weaknesses by watching this month’s webinar, “ Manage Your Financial Statements Effectively; Boost Your Bottom Line.” During the program, you will examine the statements you receive every month and unveil lesser-known reports you should be using. You don’t need to be a CPA to be the sharpest person at your ASC when it comes to managing these reports and your ASC’s bottom line. This webinar is now available on demand and is free for ASCA members. |
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ASCA Content (06/23/26)
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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 House of Delegates adopted new policies to ensure AI strengthens patient care, supports evidence-based medicine, and remains under the oversight of physicians rather than replacing physician judgment. The policies address the growing use of AI in both clinical decision support and health insurance coverage determinations, establishing principles that AI should serve as an assistive tool—not an autonomous decision-maker—and that transparency, accountability, and physician oversight are essential whenever AI is used in patient care.
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AMA Press Release (06/10/26)
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ASCA collaborates with partners to launch market reportASCA, ASC Data, and ASC News joined hands to produce the State of the ASC Market 2026 report, which highlights growth trends, health system investment in ASCs, and forces shaping the industry’s future. Download the report.
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During ASCA’s latest fly-in, 44 members from 26 states met with 58 members of Congress and their staff to educate them about how ASCs provide care in their respective communities. The event took place before the start of the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo in Washington, D.C., May 13-16. Read the Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (06/23/26)
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The United States Pharmacopeia has published the latest edition of its Annual Drug Shortages Report, which shows that prolonged drug shortages continue to impact patient care and health system operations in the United States. For the first time, this report reflects an end-to-end view of the supply chain through the inclusion of upstream data on Key Starting Materials.
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USP News Release (06/09/26)
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Patients are now undergoing intricate brain and spine surgeries in ambulatory surgery centers and returning home the same day. This is not peripheral experimentation but the logical evolution of contemporary neurosurgery, grounded in robust, peer-reviewed outcomes from high-volume centers.
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Forbes (05/27/26) Richard Menger
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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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