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Risser Surgery Center in Pasadena, California, anticipates opening on February 10, after being shut down on January 8 because of the fires that raged through the Los Angeles area in the second week of January. “We were lucky that we did not lose our ASC,” says Diane Lampron, RN, CASC, administrator of Risser Surgery Center and Congress Orthopaedic Surgery Center in Pasadena, California.
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ASC Focus (02/07/25) Sahely Mukerji
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Don’t miss the chance to have some fun at the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo, April 30–May 3! While ASCA’s annual conference is renowned for delivering top-tier ASC education and networking opportunities, the experience doesn’t end there. Join us in Denver, Colorado, this year and explore the city’s outdoor adventures, world-class dining and amazing entertainment. Denver has something for everyone— register today! |
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ASCA Content (02/11/25)
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Have Confidence That You’ve Got This
Yesterday’s way of doing things will hold you back — especially when it comes to compliance. See how healthcare leaders are adjusting their processes to stay survey-ready and thrive financially.
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The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) industry experienced another transformative year in 2024, marked by accelerated growth, evolving case complexity, and continued regulatory shifts. Strategic consolidation remained a key theme, with established ASC platforms and new private equity–backed entrants expanding their footprints through acquisitions and partnerships.
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VMG Health (02/07/25) Jack Hawkins; Colin Park; Ryan Mendez
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ASCA facility memberships for 2024 will terminate on February 28. If you haven’t renewed for 2025 yet, time is running out to ensure uninterrupted access to essential member benefits, including virtual education, Medicare resources and exclusive resources for the ASC community. Renew today to maintain your membership and continue taking advantage of everything ASCA has to offer! |
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ASCA Content (02/11/25)
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Discover BD Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System. Bring sterile wound irrigation to your OR with BD Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System. It is the only ready-to-use, terminally sterile dilute povidone-iodine wound irrigation. Using the Surgiphor™ System can reduce variability in wound irrigation processes and supports alignment with current SHEA guidelines. Click here to learn more about Surgiphor™ Irrigation. |
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Value-based care is a healthcare delivery model that prioritizes patient outcomes over the volume of services provided. This approach aims to enhance the quality of care while controlling costs by incentivizing healthcare providers to focus on delivering efficient, effective, and patient-centered care.
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JD Supra (01/24/25) Rachel Carey
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ASCA’s next webinar is a dynamic session that will address the unique mental health challenges healthcare professionals face and empower participants with a deeper understanding of mental health issues related to the workplace. Watch “ Promoting Mental Health and Wellness for Staff in Your ASC” to learn ways to equip staff with practical strategies for self-care and stress management and how to foster a supportive work environment that encourages open communication. This webinar takes place next Tuesday, February 18, at 1:00 pm ET, and is included in ASCA’s 2025 Webinar All-Access Pass and in 2025 ASCA membership. |
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ASCA Content (02/11/25)
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Cataract surgery is one of the most performed surgical procedures worldwide. As a potential complication following cataract surgery, dry eye has the potential to impact visual outcomes, lower patient satisfaction, and be detrimental to quality of life.
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BMC Ophthalmology (01/13/25) Hillary Ta; Paul McCann; Mengli Xiao; et al.
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Overcome Top ASC Challenges With Outsourced BillingAchieving financial success in an ASC has become more difficult, with a growing list of challenges straining the bottom line. One solution surging in popularity is outsourcing ASC billing. In this e-book, learn many of the top challenges facing ASCs and how outsourced billing empowers ASCs to effectively combat them.
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ASCA’s 2025 National Advocacy Day will take place September 15–17 in Washington, DC. National Advocacy Day gathers engaged members of the ASC community from across the country to advocate for their facilities and the high-quality care they deliver. It is an excellent opportunity to meet face-to-face with your members of Congress and their staff to educate them about the many benefits ASCs offer and issues currently impacting their ability to provide care. More details about registration and the event schedule will be announced soon. |
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ASCA Content (02/11/25)
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In New Mexico, Senate Bill 176 has been introduced by Senator Martin Hickey (D-Albuquerque and the only doctor in the legislature) and Senate Minority Whip Pat Woods (R-Curry, Harding, Quay & Union Counties). The bill would reform New Mexico's medical malpractice system by: capping attorney's fees in medical malpractice attorney lawsuits; ending lump-sum payouts from the Patient Compensation Fund; and sending 75% of any punitive damages awarded in a medical malpractice cases to a new public fund designed to improve patient safety.
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Los Alamos Daily Post (01/28/25) Carol A. Clark
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Some South Carolina medical professionals are advocating a ban on the use of a device that create surgical smoke in operating rooms. Surgical smoke is a common chemical hazard that is produced by “bovies,” which are surgical devices that cut into tissue during operations.
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WCSC News (SC) (01/03/25) Caitlin Ashbaugh
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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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