Home

Advancing Ambulatory Surgery

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) assists ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in delivering safe, high-quality, cost-effective patient care.

Learn More

Latest News

View all
ASC Focus logo

Complying with DSCSA

September 22, 2023

ASCA Submits Comments on 2024 Proposed Payment Rule

September 11, 2023

Introducing ASCA's New Website

September 8, 2023

calendar with thumb tacks

Important Dates in September

September 1, 2023

Three Smiling Nurses

Support Mental Health in Your ASC

September 1, 2023

New Podcast Episode: “Creating a Culture of Inclusion in ASCs”

August 16, 2023

Education, Programs & Services

Gaylord Palms Resort & Covnention Center
April 17–20, 2024

ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, FL

Learn More
Woman looking at computer
Webinar Series
Virtual Courses
Online Training Series
Two women at computer
ASC Administrator Development Program

Clinical & Operational Benchmarking

2023 Q2 reports now available

Subscribe Today

Salary & Benefits

2023 reports now available

Purchase Reports
ASC Focus Magazine - August 2023

ASC Focus Magazine

A members-only print and digital magazine for the ASC community

Digital edition sponsored by

Read Now
pen and calculator
Finance & Accounting
Happy patient in hospital bed
HIPAA Workbook
physician with tablet
Physician Brief
orange ball with blue blocks
Benchmarking Basics
A happy patient with his family

One World Surgery Partnership

ASCA members interested in medical mission opportunities are invited to apply for the ASCA Foundation’s scholarship program.

Learn More

Enhancing the Patient Experience

ASCA members work at the forefront of the healthcare community to advance the safety, quality and cost-effectiveness of outpatient surgery.

We know our community is making a difference and that's why we provide the resources, education and advocacy to support this mission.

  • No need to visit a hospital
  • Medicare-certified quality
  • Efficient procedure scheduling and performance
  • Drastically reduced patient copays
Learn More

Patients Pay Less in
Surgery Centers

ASCs see reimbursement rates per procedure that are roughly half that of hospitals. This lower cost is passed on to the patient in the form of lower coinsurance.

Colonoscopy

Hospital

$

Surgery center

$

Cataract Removal

Hospital

$

Surgery center

$

Rotator Cuff Repair

Hospital

$

Surgery center

$

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2022 Procedure Price Lookup Comparison File, Colonoscopy (CPT® 45380), Cataract Removal (CPT® 66984), Rotator Cuff Repair (CPT® 29827)

Surgery Centers
by the Numbers

Medicare-certified ASCs

$  billion/year

Medicare program and beneficiary savings

 million/year

Total procedures performed

 million/year

Medicare procedures performed

%

Medicare cataract surgeries are performed in ASCs

%

Medicare colonoscopies are performed in ASCs

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Physician/Supplier Procedure Summary (PSPS) data, 2019 to 2021

Colleen Ramirez, RN, CASC

Chief Administration Officer
Bone and Joint Surgery Center of Novi

“ASCA provides its members with a true community that includes professional development and connectivity. As a member, I am provided with the knowledge and resources to stay on top of the latest trends, regulations and best practices for ASCs, all while gaining personal growth in my profession.”

ASCA Connect, a Community for Surgery Center Professionals

ASCA member conversations happening now

  • Terminal Cleaning

    Hey all! was wondering what people use to do the terminal cleaning of their procedure rooms. after cases and at end of the day, our staff here at our Endoscopy Center use a spray mop to clean the floors. we have tried so many products and they all ... Read more

  • Survey Readiness

    Hi. I was wondering if anyone has survey readiness checklists for the OR and SDS in an ASC? If so, would you be willing to share? ------------------------------ Brenda Gregg BSN RN CAIP Infection Prevention/Quality Consultant McKay Dee Surgical Center ... Read more

  • Disaster Drill Form

    Hi Everyone, Does anyone have a disaster drill form that they are willing to share Thank you Andrea ------------------------------ Andrea Stahl ------------------------------ Read more

  • Pre-Op Education for Total Joints

    I'm interested in learning what other facilities have in place for pre-op education for total joints. I'm looking at our current system, and am looking to expand on it, specifically to address at home needs immediately post surgical. Any thoughts or ideas ... Read more