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New Anthem Policy to Punish Facilities for Use of Out-of-Network Providers

DECEMBER 5, 2025

ASCs could experience financial strain from Anthem’s new commercial facility administrative policy for out-of-network providers. Anthem published the new policy on October 1, and it would affect both hospitals and surgery centers.


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CMS Releases 2026 Final Payment Rule

NOVEMBER 21, 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026 final payment rule for ASCs and hospital outpatient departments (HOPD) today. Of note, CMS vastly expanded the ASC Covered Procedures List (ASC-CPL) for 2026.


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Member Focus

What changes in the OAS CAHPS Survey would make the experience easier and more productive?

Ashley Hilliard

“I have long believed this survey ...”

—Ashley Hilliard, RN, Piedmont Outpatient Surgery Center

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Features

ASC Focus November-December 2025

Improving Emergency Preparedness

Collective effort is key

ASCA, SAMBA Collaborate to Host Joint Meeting in 2026

The ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo will feature speakers and exhibitors from both societies

Security and Compliance Best Practices for Part-Time Staff

Consistent training is hard to maintain with PRN labor

Avoid Handwashing Pitfalls

Monitor, engage staff, and ask the leaders and providers to set the tone


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Departments

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Top Reasons Surgery Centers Fail and How to Avoid Them

DOING BUSINESS

Compliance as a Culture

REGULATIONS

HIPAA Biannual Update

REGULATORY REVIEW

Electronic Health Records in Surgery Centers

ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT

States Take Steps to Prevent Healthcare Workplace Violence

MEMBER PROFILE

Allison Stock, RN, CASC, CAIP

ASCA NEWS

Attend ASCA’s Final 2025 Webinar

WEB CRAWL

Attend the Next Regulatory Series Webinar on State Health Policy


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Names in the News

AAAHC Announces Newly Named Board Officers, Elected Directors

NOVEMBER 21, 2025

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) recently announced its newly named board officers and elected directors.


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Surgery Partners Names New COO and National Group President

NOVEMBER 21, 2025

Justin Oppenheimer will join Surgery Partners as chief operating officer (COO) and national group president, effective January 1, 2026, according to Carisa Bailey, director of marketing at Surgery Partners.


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