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The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) assists ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in delivering safe, high-quality, cost-effective patient care.

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Three More States Adopt Surgical Smoke Evacuation Laws

May 24, 2024

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New Podcast Episode: “HR Strategies for Surgery Center Administrators”

May 20, 2024

ASCA’s Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey

Benchmarking 2024 Q1 Reports Now Available

May 15, 2024

ASC Focus: May 2024

Welcome, New Graduates

May 10, 2024

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Important Dates in May

May 1, 2024

ASC Physician Brief: Spring 2024

ASC Physician Brief: Spring 2024

March 27, 2024

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April 17–20, 2024

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ASC Focus Magazine - August 2023

ASC Focus Magazine

A members-only print and digital magazine for the ASC community

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One World Surgery Partnership

ASCA members interested in medical mission opportunities are invited to apply for the ASCA Foundation’s scholarship program.

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Enhancing the Patient Experience

ASCA members work at the forefront of the healthcare community to advance the safety, quality and cost-effectiveness of outpatient surgery.

We know our community is making a difference and that's why we provide the resources, education and advocacy to support this mission.

  • No need to visit a hospital
  • Medicare-certified quality
  • Efficient procedure scheduling and performance
  • Drastically reduced patient copays
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Patients Pay Less in
Surgery Centers

ASCs see reimbursement rates per procedure that are roughly half that of hospital outpatient departments (HOPD). This lower cost is passed on to the patient in the form of lower coinsurance.

Carpal Tunnel Surgery

HOPD

$

ASC

$

Cataract Removal

HOPD

$

ASC

$

Rotator Cuff Repair

HOPD

$

ASC

$

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2024 Procedure Price Lookup Comparison File, Carpal Tunnel Surgery (CPT® 64721), Cataract Removal (CPT® 66984), Rotator Cuff Repair (CPT® 29827)

Surgery Centers
by the Numbers

Medicare-certified ASCs

$  billion/year

Medicare program and beneficiary savings

 million/year

Total procedures performed

 million/year

Medicare procedures performed

%

Medicare cataract surgeries are performed in ASCs

%

Medicare colonoscopies are performed in ASCs

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Physician/Supplier Procedure Summary (PSPS) data, 2019 to 2021

Colleen Ramirez, RN, CASC

Chief Administration Officer
Bone and Joint Surgery Center of Novi

“ASCA provides its members with a true community that includes professional development and connectivity. As a member, I am provided with the knowledge and resources to stay on top of the latest trends, regulations and best practices for ASCs, all while gaining personal growth in my profession.”

ASCA Connect, a Community for Surgery Center Professionals

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    Good Morning: Do you have a nurse call system you like and the company also provides good customer service? We are located in Northern Virginia. Thanks! Patricia ------------------------------ Patricia Redding MHA Director & Administrator ... Read more

  • Moderate Sedation Consent

    I am looking for an informed consent that contains moderate sedation verbiage opposed to a separate moderate sedation consent. ------------------------------ LeAnn Holcombe Surgical Investors & Advisors Alpharetta GA 770.740.2290 ---------------- ... Read more

  • Post-OP Pain Blocks

    We have recently been contacted by a member of our Anesthesia group stating that we can bill Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid for Post-OP pain blocks and be reimbursed. I was always under the impression that these blocks were not separately ... Read more

  • How long do you need to keep paper charts

    Hello, We have an EMR, but have old paper charts. Does anyone know how long we need to keep them on site? Megan Joy RN, BSN Administrator/Clinical Director InSight Surgery and Laser Center Telephone 740452-8200 Fax 740452- ... Read more

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