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

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ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo

Hurry! ASCA 2025 Early Bird Discount Ends December 31

December 10, 2024

Coding & Reimbursement for ASCs Virtual Course

2025 Coding Virtual Course: Registration Now Open!

December 9, 2024

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Incoming Congress and ASC Priorities

December 6, 2024

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Important Dates in December

December 1, 2024

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Renew Your ASCA Membership for 2025—Virtual Education Now Included!

December 1, 2024

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New Podcast Episode: “Medicare’s 2025 Final Payment Rule”

November 13, 2024

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April 30–May 3, 2025

ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, CO

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Clinical & Operational Benchmarking

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ASC Focus Magazine - August 2023

ASC Focus Magazine

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

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One World Surgery Partnership

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

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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
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Patients Pay Less in
Surgery Centers

ASCs see reimbursement rates per procedure that are roughly half that of hospital outpatient departments (HOPD). This lower cost is passed on to the patient in the form of lower coinsurance.

Carpal Tunnel Surgery

HOPD

$

ASC

$

Cataract Removal

HOPD

$

ASC

$

Rotator Cuff Repair

HOPD

$

ASC

$

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2024 Procedure Price Lookup Comparison File, Carpal Tunnel Surgery (CPT® 64721), 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

  • Handling of Non-contaminated instruments

    Good Morning!!! Do any of you have a policy or process, guideline, or recommendation for taking non-contaminated instrument sets or rigid containers/lids to central processing if a patient has not entered the room? i.e., Staff are opening ... Read more

  • Service animals

    Hello, Does anyone have a Service Animal Policy they would be willing to share? Also, do you post signs at the front desk check-in concerning service animals? Thank you! Kind regards, Brenda Griffiths, RN ... Read more

  • No Tolerance Policy

    Does anyone have a No Tolerance Policy? This would be if a patient was verbally attacking an employee and refusing to sign Patient Rights. ------------------------------ Jenny Gentry RN Springhill Surgery Center North Little Rock AR 501.945.5800 - ... Read more

  • DVT Risk Assessment

    Does anyone have a DVT Risk Assessment they would please share? We have one but am not sure if some of the information is relevant. Thank you for assistance. Sincerely, Mary Chau-Nguyen, RN, MS, MBA, MSPH Administrator ... Read more

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