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An influential congressional advisory group voted on Thursday to recommend that Medicare increase physician reimbursement next year, but retreated from its previous position that annual payment updates should be linked to inflation — a reform long sought by doctors. Members of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission voted 15-2 to support a 0.5 percentage point increase to Medicare’s physician reimbursement in 2027 above current law.
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Healthcare Dive (01/16/26) Rebecca Pifer Parduhn
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Procision's AI Powered Patient CommunicationsTraditional patient communication is broken—calls go unanswered, messages get missed, and staff are stretched thin. Discover how AI is closing the gap with smarter, more personal outreach that patients actually respond to.Click here for the full article and more details.
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Get the tools you need to make 2026 your facility’s best year yet. Reserve your spot now at the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo, taking place May 13–16 in Washington, DC. New this year, ASCA’s annual conference will feature SAMBA (Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia)—providing a richer, more interdisciplinary learning and networking experience for the entire ASC community. Check out the schedule and register today! |
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ASCA Content (01/21/26)
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Since September, 16 major drug companies have inked deals with the Trump administration to lower prices. But in January — the time of year when pharmaceutical companies typically roll out price hikes — all 16 companies released higher list prices for some of their drugs.
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NPR (01/16/26) Sydney Lupkin
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If you think there are only two ASC practice management platforms out there, think again!There’s a new name in ASC software — and it’s changing the game. GoRev simplifies scheduling, compliance, and billing with one seamless platform.Faster workflows. Smarter operations. Real results.Book a demo to learn more.
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Are you interested in being a mentor or mentee in the spring virtual class of ASCA’s ASC Administrator Development Program, running from March 2026–February 2027? This yearlong mentoring program matches newer and aspiring administrators with their more experienced peers to strengthen and broaden the knowledge and professional network of all participants. A maximum of 25 mentees will be accepted into the class. Applications are due next Saturday, January 31. |
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ASCA Content (01/21/26)
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The West Virginia Board of Optometry went beyond its rulemaking authority when it sought to expand optometrists’ scope of practice to include some eyelid surgeries, according to a circuit court ruling in the Mountaineer State. Out of concern for patient safety, the West Virginia State Medical Association and the West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Inc. sued the state optometry board in Kanawha County Circuit Court.
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American Medical Association (01/15/26) Kevin B. O'Reilly
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The application period for the March Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist® (CAIP) exam closes next Saturday, January 31. CAIP is the first credential designed specifically for infection preventionists in the ASC community. This certification distinguishes those with a comprehensive understanding of the skills and knowledge that the role of an ASC infection preventionist requires. Learn more and apply today. |
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ASCA Content (01/21/26)
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This practice guideline addresses perioperative pain management using local and regional anesthesia for cardiothoracic, mastectomy, and abdominal surgery in adults and children. For adults, the American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Perioperative Pain Management strongly recommends fascial plane blocks to reduce pain and/or opioid requirements in the first 24 h postoperatively for open cardiothoracic, abdominal, retroperitoneal, and pelvic surgeries and mastectomy.
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Anesthesiology (01/01/26) Vol. 144, No. 1, P. 19 Girish P. Joshi; Edward Mariano; Nabil Elkassabany; et al.
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Submit your data for the fourth quarter (Q4) of ASCA’s 2025 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey. The submission period closes next Saturday, January 31. Make sure to submit your data by the deadline to get a complete picture of trends for last year. Keep your ASC on track for success in the new year by subscribing to ASCA’s 2026 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey, which is now included in ASCA membership. |
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ASCA Content (01/21/26)
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Innovations Surgery Center (ISC), a physician-focused ambulatory surgery center in Rockville, Maryland, has expanded its surgical capabilities with the addition of a robotic surgical system. Beginning in 2026, ISC will offer robotic-assisted, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, becoming the first ambulatory surgery center in the Mid-Atlantic region to provide robotic options specifically for advanced gynecologic procedures.
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PR Newswire (01/14/26)
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Experts weigh in on what is driving case volume to ASCs, what the future of anesthesia in surgery centers looks like and how to navigate the new rules of payer contracting. Read this ASC Focus article about the trends, challenges and opportunities in the ASC community for this year, and how surgery center professionals can seize the day. |
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ASCA Content (01/21/26)
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Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery, a Fayetteville-based bariatric surgery clinic, recently invested about $8 million to open a 10,000-square-foot standalone ambulatory surgery center that’s adjacent to the clinic. Roller Surgery Center at 1695 E. Rainforest Drive is dedicated to advanced bariatric, general, gynecological and plastic surgeries.
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Talk Business & Politics (01/05/26)
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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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