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U.S. adults with private insurance are anxious and frustrated about getting and paying for the care they need through their health plan. One of patients’ main concerns is uncertainty about whether their insurer will cover a health procedure or prescription drug that their doctor says they need, particularly for a serious medical condition.
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The Commonwealth Fund (06/04/26) Carson Richards; Sara R. Collins; Avni Gupta; et al.
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ASCA is looking for members to get a head start in participating in this year’s Member Appreciation Week, which takes place August 3-7. We’re asking for volunteers to record a short video (45-60 seconds) about their membership experience. Whether it’s your favorite benefit, a valuable resource you’ve used or why you continue to be a member, we’d love to hear your story! No professional equipment is needed, just your phone and your authentic perspective. Selected videos will be featured on the ASCA website, social media channels and during Member Appreciation Week celebrations. Submit the interest form by June 18 for a chance to be featured and win a special prize! |
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ASCA Content (06/09/26)
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50 charts. 3 years of data. Insights from 682 surgery centers & 4.8 million cases. See how leading ASCs measure performance, then learn how HST Pathways helps you track the same metrics in your own center. Measure where you are and get to where you want to be. Read the 2026 State of the ASC industry report
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The Federal Trade Commission took action to protect American patients from higher outpatient surgery costs by requiring national nonprofit health system Ascension Health Alliance to divest several surgery center facilities to complete its proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of AmSurg LLC. Ascension’s acquisition of AmSurg, a subsidiary of Ambulatory Topco LLC, would combine two providers of outpatient surgical services, which range from cataract surgeries to colonoscopies.
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Federal Trade Commission (06/02/26)
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OEM Devices You Already Use—At a Discounted PriceMinimize disruption and maximize readiness with Synergy Surgical. Immediate access to OEM devices, no contracts, no minimums, and same-day shipping.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Washington, D.C., for the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo! If you attended the conference, be sure to request your continuing education (CE) credits online via ASCA’s Education & Events Portal. The deadline to request CE credits is June 30.As a reminder, you must complete evaluations for the sessions you attended before you can request CE credits. |
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ASCA Content (06/09/26)
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Save Up To 50% on Demo & Refurbished Medical EquipmentSoma Tech Intl has been a trusted leader in the refurbished medical equipment industry for over 30 years, offering new, demo, & refurbished capital medical equipment up to 50% below OEM prices with the same service and warranty as new.
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A federal judge on Monday vacated a Trump administration requirement that employers pay a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, ruling that the policy was unlawful. The challenge had been brought by 20 blue state attorneys general back in December against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which had issued the rule implementing the elevated fee, arguing that the executive branch was attempting to "rewrite immigration law."
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Fierce Healthcare (06/08/26) Dave Muoio
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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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At the 16th International Association for Ambulatory Surgery Congress, healthcare professionals from around the world, including ASCA Board President Todd Currier, CASC; former ASCA Board Member Arnaldo Valedon, MD; and ASCA members Girish Joshi, MD, and Robert Eisenberg, RN, CASC, discussed the latest developments in ambulatory surgery. Read the Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (06/09/26)
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Two physician associate groups have sued the Trump administration over a federal rule limiting student loan borrowing for some graduate degree programs that impact healthcare professionals, including physician associates and assistants, nurse practitioners and other clinical providers. The American Academy of Physician Associates and the Physician Associates Education Association filed a lawsuit aimed at reversing a Department of Education regulation that the plaintiffs claim violates the Administrative Procedure Act.
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ABC News (06/03/26) Arthur Jones II
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ASCA Board Member Jon Van Valkenburg, CASC, executive director of Upstate Orthopedics ASC in East Syracuse, New York, will represent ASCs at the New York State Public Health and Health Planning Council. Governor Kathy Hochul appointed and the New York State Senate confirmed Van Valkenburg to the seat last week. Read this ASC Focus article for an interview about the position and what this seat means for ASCs. |
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ASCA Content (06/09/26)
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As part of an escalating set of immigration restrictions, the US federal government enacted a complete ban on immigration from 19 countries on December 2, 2025. Prior research has examined the relationship between targeted immigration policies, such as travel bans and H-1B visa fee hikes, and the US physician workforce.
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JAMA Network Open (05/30/26) Tarun Ramesh; Michael Liu; Hao Yu
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As physician burnout continues to ease, the recovery is not being felt evenly across the profession. Exclusive AMA data shows that years in practice can shape how physicians experience burnout, with early-career doctors and those later in their careers facing different pressures.
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American Medical Association (05/28/26) Sara Berg
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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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