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This Policy Research Perspective (PRP) describes physician practice characteristics in 2024 based
on data from the AMA’s Physician Practice Benchmark Survey. It also provides a look back at how practices have changed since 2012, the first year in which the survey was conducted.
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American Medical Association (05/29/25)
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Keep your facility’s compensation packages competitive with 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 on June 30. The survey takes less than 15 minutes to complete and there is no cost to participate. Facilities that complete at least 40 percent of the survey will receive personalized results for free! |
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ASCA Content (06/10/25)
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As the U.S. healthcare system continues to grapple with a historic nursing shortage, the proposed FY 2026 federal budget threatens to accelerate the crisis through sweeping cuts to nursing education, research, and Medicaid support—posing profound implications for workforce sustainability, patient access, and innovation. Burnout, workplace violence, and long-standing systemic challenges have already driven thousands of nurses out of the profession.
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Daily Nurse (06/09/25)
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ASCA’s next webinar will review the differences between hazardous drugs, as defined by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and hazardous pharmaceutical waste, based on US Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Register today for “ Managing Hazardous Pharmaceuticals Inside Your Surgery Center” to learn the most common hazardous drugs used in surgery centers and explore ways to save money by limiting the amount of hazardous pharmaceutical waste produced by your ASC. This webinar is next Tuesday, June 17, at 1:00 pm ET, and is included in ASCA’s 2025 Webinar All-Access Pass and 2025 ASCA membership. |
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ASCA Content (06/10/25)
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National Time Out Day, held each year on the second Wednesday in June, is a vital initiative led by AORN to highlight the importance of taking a surgical "time out" before every procedure. Created in 2004, this national observance empowers perioperative nurses to lead a moment of pause to verify the right patient, right procedure, and right site—ensuring safe surgery through clear communication and teamwork.
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AORN News Release (06/10/25)
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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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Both parts of ASCA’s Credentialing, Privileging & Peer Review virtual course are 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. 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 (06/10/25)
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A regimen that spares patients recovering from cataract surgery the burden of using antibacterial and anti-inflammatory eye drops several times a day for weeks and instead uses an injection to administer those drugs immediately after the procedure is nearly as effective at preventing complications as the traditional drop regimen at a fraction of the cost, a study of both approaches found. “Our study aims to underscore the benefits of the dropless cataract surgery approach as a promising alternative to the traditional drop regimen, particularly for populations where adherence to postoperative drops is challenging,” Yousef Yousef, a medical student at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, New York, told Medscape Medical News.
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Medscape (05/20/25) Richard Mark Kirkner
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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 (06/10/25)
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In this study, increasing familiarity of the surgeon-anesthesiologist dyad was associated with improved postoperative outcomes for low- and high-risk gastrointestinal (GI), gynecology oncology, and spine surgery. For each additional time that a unique surgeon-anesthesiologist dyad worked together, the odds of 90-day major morbidity decreased by 4% for low-risk GI surgery, 8% for high-risk GI surgery, 3% for gynecology oncology surgery, and 3% for spine surgery.
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JAMA Surgery (05/28/25) Julie Hallet; Angela Jerath; Pablo Perez d’Empaire; et al.
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The American Society of Anesthesiologists and its related organization, the Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI), today announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Epic to transform how anesthesia data are collected and used to improve patient care. Powered by Epic’s new Community Registries platform, the Anesthesia Community Registry will become a cornerstone of AQI’s efforts to help anesthesiologists nationwide advance quality, safety, and patient outcomes.
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American Society of Anesthesiologists (05/29/25)
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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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