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A study recently published in Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology has found that diagnostic cerebral angiographies performed in the ambulatory setting can be completed more efficiently than those performed in a traditional hospital, highlighting how advances in neuroendovascular care are expanding the locations in which patients can safely receive treatment. Here, on behalf of their colleagues in the University at Buffalo Neurosurgery endovascular research team, Rosalind Lai and Elad Levy discuss these findings and their broader significance.
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NeuroNews International (08/17/26) Rosalind Lai; Elad Levy
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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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Make plans to join us next spring in sunny Florida for the ASCA 2027 Conference & Expo, where you’ll enjoy four days of exceptional education, networking and fun. New for 2027, we’ve revamped the conference schedule to provide an even more valuable attendee experience. You’ll enjoy access to additional educational sessions — including full-day tracks on the Life Safety Code and artificial intelligence — as well as extra time to explore the exhibit hall to discover new products and services for your ASC. And this month only, ASCA members can get the exclusive National ASC Month discount on registration. Register now to save! |
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ASCA Content (08/18/26)
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As outpatient care continues to evolve, ASC leaders are balancing growth, efficiency, technology investments, and changing patient expectations. Join Siemens Healthineers and industry peers at the Outpatient Development Symposium in Chicago on September 18 for an exclusive discussion on strategies shaping the future of outpatient care. Request an invitation and explore new opportunities to advance your organization's goals.
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With more physician Medicare pay cuts proposed for 2027, a new comprehensive, bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would finally make structural changes that are needed to prevent those cuts and create a payment system that helps ensure that America’s seniors have access to quality, value-based healthcare. The AMA-supported Patients First Act (H.R. 9693) addresses four core reforms that the AMA and organized medicine have long sought from Washington.
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American Medical Assocation (08/11/26) Tanya Albert Henry
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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 us in celebrating National ASC Month! 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. Check out ASCA’s 2026 National ASC Month Toolkit to learn how you can still get involved. |
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ASCA Content (08/18/26)
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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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A nonprofit patient advocacy group has filed a lawsuit seeking to open the American Medical Association’s copyrighted Current Procedural Terminology up for free use. The complaint, shared Thursday by PatientRightsAdvocate.org, explains that because the administrative codes for classifying medical procedures have been ingrained into government systems and electronic healthcare transactions by law, their use by the public has become unavoidable.
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Fierce Healthcare (08/14/26) Dave Muoio
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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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Subscribers to 2026 ASCA Benchmarking can now access their second quarter (Q2) reports. To access your facility’s report, log in to the survey portal and select the “Export Dashboard” icon in the top right corner of the page. Your facility will receive access to the report if you answered at least 80% of the survey questions for this quarter. Reports are not available for purchase. Get your report today! |
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ASCA Content (08/18/26)
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Prior pars plana vitrectomy is associated with an increased risk for postoperative cystoid macular edema in patients undergoing cataract surgery, according to research published in JAMA Ophthalmology. Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study using the TriNetX US Network, a multicenter federated electronic health record network that includes academic and community hospitals throughout the United States.
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Ophthalmology Advisor (07/31/26) Vincent Soreca
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Comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ 2027 proposed payment rule for ASCs and hospital outpatient departments are due on August 31. CMS is accepting comments online and ASCA encourages all members to submit facility-specific feedback. ASCA will once again submit comments raising industry-wide concerns, but it is important that CMS hears from individual centers as well. Read the Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (08/18/26)
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In real-world, high-volume practice, [water exchange (WE) colonoscopy] substantially improved neoplasia detection and bowel cleansing, with the greatest benefit in the right colon and persistence of effect against a high-performing air insufflation baseline. The time cost was predictable, supporting WE as an effective insertion technique when maximizing diagnostic yield is prioritized.
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Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology (07/27/26) Ying-Ju Chao; Yu-Hsi Hsieh; Chia-Pei Tang; et al.
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The Trump administration says it wants to accelerate medical innovation. Yet one new proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services could do just the opposite.
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Forbes (08/10/26) Sally Pipes
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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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