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Advancing Ambulatory Surgery

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

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CMS Finalizes ASC-24 in 2025 Rulemaking

April 18, 2025

ASCA’s Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey

Submit Your 2025 Q1 Benchmarking Data Today!

April 11, 2025

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ASCA Posts 2025 Q2 Medicare Payment Resources

April 3, 2025

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Important Dates in April

April 1, 2025

ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo

Online Registration Closes April 18—Register Today!

March 28, 2025

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ASCA’s 10 Under 40 Honors Program

March 31, 2025

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April 30–May 3, 2025

ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, CO

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ASC Administrator Development Program
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Clinical & Operational Benchmarking

2025 Q1 data submissions open

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Salary & Benefits

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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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Physician Brief
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Benchmarking Basics
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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

  • HIRING ANESTHESIA PROVIDERS

    Hello. We are hoping to speak with an ASC that hired their own anesthesia providers regarding Medicare approval and how long the process took. Thank you in advance. Read more

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  • Glucose Monitoring

    We are looking to update our Glucose Monitoring Policy. Is anyone willing to share their policy with us? Thank You ------------------------------ Maj Patel Chief Financial Officer Infinity Surgery Center Garfield Hts OH 216.438.7455 -------------- ... Read more

  • Electronic Charting

    We are a small ASC and still do paper charting, any suggestions on an electronic charting system? Thank You, Vanessa Domain Surgical ------------------------------ Vanessa Pedraza RN Head Nurse Domain Surgical Amarillo TX 806.398.2535 ------- ... Read more

  • Outsourcing Provider Credentialing

    Good afternoon, I was wondering if any centers outsource their provider credentialing and privileging. If so, what company do you use and what do you find are the benefits to outsourcing (is it cost effective, are they timely, etc.). Any information ... Read more

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