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The Trump administration will end a subsidy program, meant to keep premiums stable for Medicare prescription drug plans, after 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said on Tuesday. The agency said its review of 2027 bids showed insurers have gained enough experience with Medicare Part D to accurately price their plans without support from the program.
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Reuters (07/28/26) Padmanabhan Ananthan
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Expand your ASC's capabilities with confidence.As outpatient spine and orthopedic procedures continue to grow, reliable intraoperative neuromonitoring helps support patient safety while giving surgeons added confidence in the OR. SpecialtyCare delivers nationwide expertise, experienced clinicians, and scalable coverage designed to fit your surgery center's needs.Discover how SpecialtyCare supports ASC growth.
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ASCA’s annual Member Appreciation Week kicked off yesterday to celebrate the outstanding contributions our members make to the ASC community. Visit the Member Appreciation Week website and enter the new virtual member lounge each day to discover member resources, watch special video messages, enjoy interactive activities and uncover daily clues leading to the grand prize reveal. Visit the Education Lounge today! |
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ASCA Content (08/04/26)
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Wherever you are in your journey, from drafting ASC floor plans and reviewing design guidelines to clinical planning and product selection, we’re here for you. Our dedicated people, resources and ASC programs provide everything you need for peace of mind as your vision comes to life.Learn more about Stryker’s expertise at every phase.
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Hospital systems are rethinking how they use real estate as financial pressures, changing patient expectations, and the continued migration of care to outpatient settings reshape the healthcare landscape. According to Colliers' second-quarter Healthcare Services report, health systems are moving away from facility-centric strategies in favor of portfolio-based approaches that treat hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and other properties as interconnected assets designed to improve access, strengthen financial performance and support long-term growth.
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Healthcare Finance News (07/28/26) Nathan Eddy
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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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For more than 50 years, ASCs have provided high-quality, cost-efficient surgical care for millions of Americans. In that time, ASCs have transformed the outpatient experience by offering a convenient and personalized alternative to the hospital outpatient surgical setting. That’s why for the entire month of August, we highlight and celebrate ASCs with National ASC Month. Visit the National ASC Month webpage for ways to get involved! |
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ASCA Content (08/04/26)
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A Trump administration revamp of how Medicare pays doctors could force steep reimbursement cuts next year for specialists like dermatologists and orthopedic surgeons. It's the result of an ongoing pivot to redistribute Medicare dollars away from procedure-heavy specialties toward more primary and preventive care, which have long lagged in reimbursements.
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Axios (07/22/26) Maya Goldman
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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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Join the next Regulatory Series session, “ Expansion of Cardiovascular Care in ASCs,” to hear from facilities that are already performing some of the new cardiovascular codes on the ASC Covered Procedures List and learn more about the future of cardiovascular care in the ASC setting. This session is free and available exclusively to ASCA members, and registration is required. It is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, at 1:00 p.m. ET, and will be available on demand afterward. Continuing education is not provided. |
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ASCA Content (08/04/26)
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682 surgery centers. 4.8 million cases. Together, they reveal how fast the ASC industry is moving.HST’s 2026 State of the ASC Industry Report gives leaders the benchmarks, insights and trends they need to stay ahead of what’s next and avoid falling behind.Read the report.
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Around the end of last year, Ronmel Rangel, 63, began to feel a familiar discomfort in his lower abdomen. Twenty-five years earlier, while living in his native Venezuela, he had undergone surgery to repair a hernia on the right side of his groin.
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KFF Health News (07/29/26) Paula Andalo
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This national survey represents the first large-scale assessment of [work-related quality of life] among US anesthesiologists. Findings highlight the multidimensional nature of professional well-being and underscore the importance of organizational culture, workload management, and targeted strategies to support high-risk subgroups.
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Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes (08/01/26) Alopi Patel; Jason Thiagaram; Jasmine Gamboa; et al.
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A provision in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ CY 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System proposed rule could affect ASCs. In the enrollment section of the rule, CMS has proposed stronger Medicare enrollment oversight, including additional grounds for denying or revoking enrollment and expanded authority for retroactive revocations. These policies are broad and apply across Medicare providers and suppliers and could affect ASCs that participate in Medicare. Read the Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (08/04/26)
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Atrium Health, part of Advocate Health, and OrthoCarolina announced they are strengthening and expanding their longstanding affiliation to advance orthopedic care across the greater Charlotte region. The new agreements align Atrium Health's nationally recognized Musculoskeletal Institute with OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading independent orthopedic practices, with the goal of building a regionally, nationally and internationally recognized destination for all orthopedic care.
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PR Web (07/13/26)
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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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