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Fee-for-service Medicare program and beneficiary spending on ASC services was about $7.5 billion in 2024. Signs point to a robust industry: The number of ASCs nationwide grew over 2 percent per year, on average, between 2019 and 2024, and the volume of ASC surgical procedures per FFS beneficiary increased by 3.5 percent in 2024 and at an annual average rate of 1.3 percent from 2019 to 2023.
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MedPAC (03/12/26) Paul B. Masi; Dana K. Kelley; Alison Binkowski; et al.
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In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, everyone who registers for the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo between now and next Tuesday, March 24, will be entered to win one of three $200 VISA gift cards! Don’t miss your chance to win a bit of gold. Join us May 13–16 in Washington, DC, at ASCA’s annual conference, held this year in partnership with SAMBA (Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia). Check out the schedule and register today! |
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ASCA Content (03/17/26)
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Drive smarter outpatient expansion with a free, tailored market overview from Siemens Healthineers. Explore local demand trends, patient demographics, care volumes, payor mix, and more to shape where and how you grow. Whether planning a new ASC, imaging center, or service line expansion, these data-driven insights help you make confident decisions. Request your customized report today!
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In January, Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum (NQF) released a major update aligning Joint Commission’s Sentinel Event framework with the updated 2025 NQF Serious Reportable Events list. For surgeons, this alignment represents a meaningful shift in how serious adverse events are defined, reviewed, and used to guide learning.
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American College of Surgeons (03/04/26) Lenworth M. Jacobs Jr.
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We analyzed millions of cases across 12 ASC specialties to bring you 10 key benchmarking metrics, including: OR utilization, pre-authorization rates, insurance verification rate, case cancellation rate & reasons, collections, days to bill, denial rate, net revenue per case, & case volume. Stop guessing, get the data you need to benchmark your ASC. Read the full report here for free
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Nominate that special person in your surgery center for the ASC Focus 10 Under 40 Honors program, which recognizes rising stars who are making waves in their surgery centers and shaping the ASC community. If you know a young leader driving real change and innovation, this is your chance to spotlight their impact. Submit your nomination today! |
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ASCA Content (03/17/26)
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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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AcuityMD, the intelligence platform for MedTech, announced data revealing increased access to colorectal screening and early treatment at ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Across the U.S., the majority of all endoscopic colorectal procedures are now performed in ASCs, lowering barriers to care for patients who might delay or avoid screening.
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Business Wire (03/10/26)
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ASC Insights: Real Stories, Real Results, Real Impact.Through in-depth conversations with ASC medical directors, administrators, and clinical leaders, we're documenting real-world experiences with technology implementation, operational innovation, and strategic decision-making. These aren't marketing stories—they're peer-to-peer insights from leaders who've faced the same challenges you're navigating today.Listen now.
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ASCA is considering developing member-led communities—spaces where members with shared roles, specialties, ASC structures or interests could connect, exchange ideas and learn from one another. But we need your input. Is this a benefit you see yourself using? If so, what types of communities would be most helpful and how would you like to participate? This short survey should take about five minutes to complete. Please share your feedback by Monday, March 23. |
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ASCA Content (03/17/26)
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Learn how one ASC reduced aged AR by 33% and boosted cash per case by 6% in six months through focused revenue integrity, analytics, and hands-on collaboration. The results highlight what’s possible when strategy and execution align.Read more.
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On March 4, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) issued a favorable result in OIG Advisory Opinion No. 26-03, regarding a Requestor’s proposal to offer discounts to certain ambulatory surgery centers (“ASCs”) on intraocular lenses and supplies in cataract surgery. The discounts would be contingent on physician practices—with ophthalmic surgeons performing cataract surgery at the ASCs—purchasing and entering into subscription agreements for the Requestor’s software product.
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Epstein Becker Green (03/12/26) Ashley A. Creech
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Get to know ASCA’s Board of Directors through the ASC Focus series of Q&A interviews. Read this Digital Debut to learn more about Jessica Rodriguez, CASC, Board member and executive director of OAM Surgery Center at MidTowne in Grand Rapids, Michigan. |
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ASCA Content (03/17/26)
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The American College of Surgeons has been awarded a grant from the Council of Medical Specialty Societies, funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation, to help ambulatory surgery centers implement the “4Ms” framework of Age-Friendly Health Systems. The initiative aims to better track what matters most to older adult patients and improve their surgical outcomes and experience.
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American College of Surgeons (03/11/26)
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Henry Schein, Inc., the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, today celebrated the grand opening of its new Dallas Discovery Center—an 8,300-square-foot, state-of-the-art training facility designed to bring health care education, technology, and innovation together under one roof. Located at 1080 S. Kimball Ave., Suite 160, Southlake, TX 76092, the center marks Henry Schein’s first integrated dental and medical training facility, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to advancing integrated, systemic models of health care delivery.
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Henry Schein Press Release (03/05/26)
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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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