Ambulatory Surgery Center Association

04/30/2026

📢 Important Update 📢
Due to the transition to the new survey platform, the Q1 data submission deadline for ASCA Benchmarking has been extended through Wednesday, May 6.

As a reminder, your facility must answer at least 80% of the questions each quarter to receive the quarterly reports.
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04/30/2026

⏰ ASCA MEMBERS: The clock’s ticking!!

Data submission for Q1 of ASCA Benchmarking CLOSES TODAY at 11:59 pm ET.

If you haven’t already, complete at least 80% of this quarter’s questions to receive the quarterly report for free.
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04/29/2026

Online registration for has been extended through THIS FRIDAY, May 1!

In two weeks, join your peers at the best conference of the year—held in partnership with .

Register now before prices increase onsite!

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04/24/2026

Today’s read:
: Maine Eases Certificate of Need Requirements
—via Magazine

States continue to work on reforming the rules.

04/20/2026

This is the LAST WEEK to register online for the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo, May 13–16 in Washington, DC.

Don’t miss out—register by this Friday, April 24, before prices increase onsite!

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Join us May 13-16 in DC for ASCA + SAMBA 2026, the ASC community's premier event.

04/17/2026

Today's read:
: Meet the Board

Check out magazine’s latest Q&A featuring Dare Underwood Meeks, RN, CASC, ASCA Board member and chief nursing officer at SCA Health in Birmingham, Alabama.

Get to know your officers through these short one-on-one Q&As.

04/13/2026

ASCA is having a great time at the AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo in New Orleans. Make sure you stop by the ASCA booth to say hi! 👋

04/10/2026

This month, ASCA member Steindler Orthopedic Clinic in Iowa welcomed Rep. Miller-Meeks and her staff for a tour of its North Liberty facility.

04/10/2026

Michigan Introduces Facility Fee Restriction Legislation

—via Magazine

Proposed act would prohibit ASCs from charging facility fees.

04/03/2026

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Check out the April issue of , now available on the Focus website.

Highlights include: “All Eyes on the Nation’s Capital,” “In or Out?” and “How to Track Top ASC Performance Metrics.”
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04/02/2026

We can’t wait to see you at the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo. 💃
Online registration closes April 24. So don’t wait—register today!

Join us May 13-16 in DC for ASCA + SAMBA 2026, the ASC community's premier event.

03/30/2026

Nominations are open for magazine’s 10 Under 40 Honors program!
Nominate that special person in your for this prestigious honor, which recognizes rising stars who are making waves in their and shaping the ASC community.

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Nominate outstanding ASC professionals under 40 for ASC Focus magazine's 10 Under 40 Honors program. Recognize their impact in healthcare and leadership!