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Lawmakers are mulling reform of how Medicare pays physicians, concerned that insufficient reimbursement in the federal insurance program is incentivizing consolidation and increasing healthcare costs. Physician pay has declined over the past two decades when accounting for inflation, spurring independent providers to be acquired by hospital systems rather than go it alone, provider witnesses told representatives during a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing Wednesday.
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Healthcare Dive (05/21/26) Emily Olsen
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ASCA board members elected Todd Currier, CASC, CEO and administrator of Bend Surgery Center in Bend, Oregon, as the new board president during a meeting held in conjunction with the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo in Washington, D.C., May 13-16. Read this Digital Debut to learn more about Currier, the other new officers and the two new members elected to the board. |
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ASCA Content (05/27/26)
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HST’s EMR gives your ASC real-time electronic charting, 100% chart completion, and simultaneous multi-clinician access."What normally takes 3–4 hours for a chart audit was done in 37 minutes."Hannah Martinez, Clinical Director, Cascade Spine Center"We've eliminated chart audit battles 100%. Nobody leaves without a signature."Michael Tassos, Administrator, Pegasus Surgery CenterJoin 1,800+ ASCs who use HSTBook a demo
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A bill sponsored by Republicans and Democrats and introduced in both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate aims to address the widespread problem of health plans failing to comply with the No Surprises Act’s clear payment requirements—particularly after physicians prevail in the independent dispute-resolution process. The legislation, called the No Surprises Act Enforcement Act (H.R. 4710/S. 2420), would authorize penalties for any party that does fails to comply with statutory payment timelines following a final and binding independent dispute-resolution determination.
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American Medical Assocation (05/21/26) Kevin B. O'Reilly
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Learn how one ASC reduced aged AR by 33% and boosted cash per case by 6% in six months through focused revenue integrity, analytics, and hands-on collaboration. The results highlight what’s possible when strategy and execution align.Read more.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Washington, D.C., for the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo! If you attended the conference, be sure to request your continuing education (CE) credits online via ASCA’s Education & Events Portal. The deadline to request CE credits is June 30.As a reminder, you must complete evaluations for the sessions you attended before you can request CE credits. |
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ASCA Content (05/27/26)
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Save Up To 50% on Demo & Refurbished Medical EquipmentSoma Tech Intl has been a trusted leader in the refurbished medical equipment industry for over 30 years, offering new, demo, & refurbished capital medical equipment up to 50% below OEM prices with the same service and warranty as new.
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Senate Democrats are trying to roll back a pilot program that adds artificial intelligence-backed prior authorization for some services in Medicare. Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution Wednesday that would invoke the Congressional Review Act — a legislative tool lawmakers can use to overturn agency actions — to end the WISeR model, which went into effect in six states this year.
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Healthcare Dive (05/20/26) Emily Olsen
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Please take this two-minute member survey to tell us how your facility uses artificial intelligence (AI). Do you use any AI applications in your facility and how often do you use them? Are you concerned that AI applications could jeopardize your facility’s regulatory compliance or patient privacy? Share your thoughts on the use of AI in ASCs by completing our brief survey. |
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ASCA Content (05/27/26)
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The growing involvement of private equity in the health care sector raises important questions about its effect on cost, quality, access, and the physician workforce. Private equity investment in health care is associated with increased costs and, in some settings, adverse effects on care delivery and outcomes.
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Annals of Internal Medicine (05/26/26) Dejaih Johnson; Scott Manaker; Leslie F. Algase; et al.
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ASCA joined hands with ASC Data and ASC News to produce the State of the ASC Market 2026 report. The report takes a deep dive into what’s driving density-first growth, where specialty development is heating up, why health systems are treating surgery centers as essential infrastructure, and which constraints could shape the pace of change in 2026 and beyond. Download the report today. |
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ASCA Content (05/27/26)
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A routine colonoscopy may last less than an hour. But what happens during that procedure can change, or even save, a life years before cancer ever has a chance to develop. Physicians at The University of Texas at San Antonio’s academic health center, UT Health San Antonio, are now using artificial intelligence-powered technology during colonoscopies to help detect precancerous polyps in real time.
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UT Health San Antonio Newsroom (05/20/26) Kristen Zapata
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Nearly one in ten surgeons exited active practice over 8 years, with disproportionate losses among mid-career and select subspecialty surgeons. Targeted retention strategies are needed to sustain the US surgical workforce.
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (05/20/26) Abdulaziz Elemosho; Odysseas Chatzipanagiotou; Meher Angez; et al.
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About ASCAMission: The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) is the national membership association that represents ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and provides advocacy and resources to assist ASCs in delivering high-quality, cost-effective ambulatory surgery to all the patients they serve. About Us: At ASCA, we are eager to help you become better acquainted with our nation's ASCs and the people who own and operate them. We are also eager to help you develop policies on ASC-related issues. If you have questions, please contact us. We'll put you in touch with the experts and, if you like, arrange for you to visit an ASC in your area. Contact Us: Advertising inquiries should be addressed to Chris Schriever or Alex Yewdell at 202.337.1897 or at advertising@ascassociation.org. Follow ASCA on
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