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For patients, ASCs offer: lower cost sharing, easier scheduling, [and] less time in surgery. ASCs offer efficiency to physicians because they can customize their surgical environments and hire specialized staff.
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MedPAC (01/15/26) Dan Zabinski; Alexandra Harris
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ASCA’s latest virtual course, Key Updates to ASC Accrediting Organizations’ Standards, will be available on demand starting Monday, February 9. The course will offer a comprehensive overview of each of the ASC accrediting organizations’ standards, with an emphasis on recent changes and new requirements. Register now to ensure you have access as soon as the sessions are available. This course—along with ASCA’s entire suite of virtual education—is included in 2026 ASCA membership and also available for purchase by nonmembers. Join ASCA or renew your membership for 2026 to access this course as part of your membership! |
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ASCA Content (01/27/26)
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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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The meta-analysis confirmed that longer operative time, obesity, male gender, diabetes, longer hospital stay, use of immunosuppressants, hypoalbuminemia, and underlying systemic inflammatory disease are risk factors for [periprosthetic joint infection] after primary [total knee arthroplasty]. This systematic review and meta-analysis provide Level II evidence (according to the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine criteria) for the identified risk factors.
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Frontiers in Surgery (01/07/26) Vol. 12 Jiashun Li; Zhen Liu; Zheng Wang; et al.
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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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The application deadline for the spring virtual class of ASCA’s ASC Administrator Development Program has been extended through Friday, February 6, due to severe weather conditions impacting ASCs nationwide. This yearlong mentoring program, running from March 2026–February 2027, 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. |
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ASCA Content (01/27/26)
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After going more than a decade without medical liability insurance premiums being a hot topic among physicians, the subject is popping up in conversation once again. Premiums have been rising in some states for a few years now and an AMA report released in February 2025 warned that while the nation isn’t in a hard market like it was in the early 2000s, “there are signs that such conditions may become a reality in the near future.”
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American Medical Association (01/02/26)
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Due to winter weather across the country, the deadline to submit data for the fourth quarter (Q4) of ASCA’s 2025 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey has been extended through Friday, February 6. 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 (01/27/26)
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The National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) and Joint Commission announced the launch of the Regulatory & Accreditation (R&A) Micro-Credential, a new professional learning program designed to equip healthcare quality professionals with practical skills to support continuous survey readiness and adherence to regulatory requirements, according to a release. Born from a shared mission to advance healthcare quality and patient safety, the R&A Micro-Credential combines NAHQ’s leadership in defining healthcare quality competencies and workforce credentialing with Joint Commission’s regulatory and accreditation expertise as the largest accrediting organization in healthcare.
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ASC Focus (01/27/26)
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The application period for the March Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist® (CAIP) exam has been extended through Friday, February 6, due to severe weather conditions impacting ASCs across the country. 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 (01/27/26)
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Some of the nation’s top health insurance executives sought to deflect blame for the soaring cost of health care in the U.S., arguing that rising hospital and prescription drug prices were driving premiums higher and making health care less affordable for Americans. The CEOs of five major health insurers testified before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Thursday, the first in a series of back-to-back hearings focused on finding the root causes driving unaffordability in the health care system, including skyrocketing premiums.
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The Hill (01/22/26) Sophie Brams
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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. For the first time, ASCA’s annual conference will feature SAMBA (Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia)—creating a more interdisciplinary learning environment designed for the entire ASC community. From clinical insights to operational strategy, you’ll leave with tools you can put to work immediately. Check out the schedule and register today! |
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ASCA Content (01/27/26)
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A bill advancing in the House would ban hospitals and doctors’ offices from requiring physicians to sign noncompete clauses that prevent them from practicing medicine in the area for a certain length of time if want to change jobs. The bill, which the five-member subcommittee supported unanimously, could help offset a statewide physician shortage, keeping doctors from leaving their practice areas and potentially attracting more to the state, said several doctors and representatives of advocacy groups.
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South Carolina Daily Gazette (01/21/26) Skylar Laird
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ASCA tracked more than 600 bills across the 50 states in 2025 for impacts to the ASC community. States used their legislative sessions to tackle both old bills, like price transparency, and new bills, with site-neutral reimbursements seeing consideration across several states. Read this Digital Debut for a review of legislation on facility fees, price transparency and site-neutral reimbursements considered last year. |
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ASCA Content (01/27/26)
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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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