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The cut in physicians’ 2024 Medicare pay rates linked to Medicare’s budget-neutrality provision was three times more than it should have been, according to an AMA analysis of 2024 claims data. The AMA is urging the Trump administration to correct a flaw in the formula used by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that led to the pay cut before it results in a perpetual $1 billion shortfall to the annual Medicare physician payment schedule and a permanent across-the-board reduction to Medicare payment.
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American Medical Association (05/30/25) Andis Robeznieks
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Participate for free in ASCA’s 2025 Salary & Benefits Survey! This survey collects national, regional and state data on 20+ ASC positions and is a vital tool that assists ASCs in attracting and retaining the best employees. Data submission will close at the end of June. The survey is open to all ASCs, and there is no cost to participate. Both ASCA members and nonmembers who complete at least 40 percent of the survey will receive personalized results for free. |
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ASCA Content (06/03/25)
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Nonprofit Catholic Ascension Health is set to buy Amsurg, an ambulatory surgery company, from its private equity owners, sources told Bloomberg. The deal, which could be finalized in a matter of weeks, is reportedly valued at $3.9 billion.
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HealthExec (06/02/25) Chad Van Alstin
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How To Evaluate AI for Real ImpactAI in ASC operations is a low-risk, high-reward strategy that is paying off for many of your peers. The key is to identify the tools or workflows that go beyond the buzz to provide true efficiency and cost-savings. Get started with this checklist.
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The second half of ASCA’s Credentialing, Privileging & Peer Review virtual course is now available on demand. This course provides the tools you need to keep your facility compliant and up to date on best practices and the latest guidance. If you have already registered for Part I, you are automatically enrolled in Part II. The course—along with ASCA’s entire suite of virtual education—is included in 2025 ASCA membership. Don’t miss out— register now to get access to both parts of this essential virtual course! |
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ASCA Content (06/03/25)
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Age alone should not determine whether an older patient who previously had polyps removed should continue to have follow-up colonoscopies, a new Kaiser Permanente study suggests. “There is some risk associated with every colonoscopy, and these risks are known to increase with the patient’s age,” said lead author Jeffrey K. Lee, MD, MPH, a research scientist with the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research and a gastroenterologist with The Permanente Medical Group.
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Kaiser Permanente News Center (05/27/25) Sue Rochman
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The COVID-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in the U.S. health care supply chain, as lockdowns at Chinese manufacturing plants rippled into shortages of personal protective equipment and contrast dye used for CT scans, among other medical products. The crisis prompted the formation of a committee by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, which published a 2022 report, at the request of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, titled “Building Resilience into the Nation’s Medical Product Supply Chains.”
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Association of American Medical Colleges (05/29/25) Bridget Balch
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Join us this fall for ASCA’s 2025 National Advocacy Day, taking 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. Learn more and register today! |
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ASCA Content (06/03/25)
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Demand for anesthesia services continues to rise, but the supply of trained providers is not
keeping pace. National workforce projections show a measurable and widening gap that is
already affecting staffing stability in health systems across the United States.
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Medicus Healthcare Solutions (05/21/25)
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A push to hold doctors accountable in malpractice cases ends with Governor Ron DeSantis. He announced on Thursday that he’s vetoing a bill that would have allowed more people to sue doctors in malpractice cases.
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WCTV.com (FL) (05/29/25) Cody Butler
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An “optimized” schedule is when an ASC consistently uses at least 80 percent of its available OR hours, its surgeons receive the appropriate amount of block time per their needs and its OR start times typically fall within five minutes of scheduled start times. Read this ASC Focus article for tips on how to optimize your facility’s schedule. |
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ASCA Content (06/03/25)
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John Wiederspan is well aware of how things can go wrong in the high-pressure, high-stakes environment of an operating room. “During situations such as trauma or a patient doing poorly, there’s a real rush to try and get emergency drugs into the patient as fast as possible,” said Wiederspan, a nurse anesthetist at UW Medicine in Seattle.
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NBC News (05/25/25) David Cox
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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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