Ambulatory Surgery Center Association

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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ASCA Chief Advocacy Officer Featured on Industry Podcast

November 3, 2025

ASCA Pushes Back Against Misguided Price Transparency Mandates

October 31, 2025

Register Now to Save on ASCA + SAMBA 2026

October 16, 2025

Analysis of CMS’ 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

November 6, 2025

Education, Programs & Services

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

May 13–16, 2026

ASCA 2026 Conference & Expo

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Washington, DC

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Webinar Series

Virtual Courses

Online Training Series

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ASC Administrator Development Program

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Clinical & Operational Benchmarking

Q2 Reports Available August 15

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Salary & Benefits

2025 Reports Now Available

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ASC Focus Magazine

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

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Finance & Accounting

HIPAA Workbook

Physician Brief

Benchmarking Basics

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

Anne Haddix

Administrator

Southwest Surgical Suites

“When I first entered the ASC community, I wanted to align with an organization that advocates for our field and provides the resources and education needed to help me grow and better support my team. ASCA has been that organization.”

ASCA Connect, a Community for Surgery Center Professionals

ASCA member conversations happening now

Educational request - "Skills Day"

Good morning all - any orthopaedic centers out there with examples of "skills" day exercises for staff - I have an idea of things to do - just wanted to see if anyone has any creative ideas..... Regards - Pamela Boyd, MSN, RN, CNAMB, ... Read more
ASC Operating Hours

Hi all! We are curious to know how our operating hours compare to those of other ASCs. Right now, we are open M-F from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM. What are the operating hours for some of your ASCs? Thank you! ------------------------------ Anna Kappus Assistant ... Read more
Flu Vaccines Policy for ASCs

We are curious how other physician-owned ASCs are handling flu season. What is your employee flu vaccination policy? Do you require vaccination, allow declination forms, or have any specific protocols in place....masking if no vaccine? Would love ... Read more
Peer Review

Curious to know how others handle peer reviews for providers without a similarly licensed provider available with in the same center for peer review. We have 6 providers (2 Total joint/sportsmed surgeons, 1 Sports med only surgeon, 1 Plastic Surgeon, ... Read more