Ambulatory Surgery Center Association

11/28/2025

Today’s read:
Improving Emergency Preparedness
—via Magazine

11/27/2025

ASCA is so grateful for our members and the community. Wishing you a warm and joyful ! 🍁

11/26/2025

Could accelerate progress in ?
—via Journal of Translational Medicine

Ambulatory anesthesia is increasing its activity, both in terms of numbers and complexity. It represents a possible solution for containing costs in health

11/24/2025

In the 2026 final payment rule, removes four measures from the Quality Reporting (ASCQR) Program, including the -19 vaccination measure. Read more about the changes in ASCA’s alert.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026 final payment rule for ASCs and hospital outpatient departments (HOPD) today.

11/21/2025

Today, released the 2026 final payment rule for and . The rule includes sweeping changes that will make 547 new procedures eligible for reimbursement in ASCs. Read ASCA’s initial observations.
https://buff.ly/nWGAW2h

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026 final payment rule for ASCs and hospital outpatient departments (HOPD) today.

11/21/2025

Today’s read:
: Landmark Medicare Copay Fairness Act Gains a Cosponsor
Thanks to Congressman Marc Veasey for his support of this important bill.
—via Magazine
https://buff.ly/u7xhwaS

Representative Veasey renders his support for the bill.

11/20/2025

Check out the latest episode of the Advancing Care Podcast, “ASCA and SAMBA Discuss Joint 2026 Conference and Anesthesia Provider Shortage,” for a conversation between ASCA CEO Bill Prentice and SAMBA President Alberto Ardon, MD, on the current anesthesia provider shortage and their plans for the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo in Washington, DC.

https://buff.ly/D8HpM4O

Bill Prentice and Alberto Ardon MD discuss the anesthesia provider shortage and share plans for the 2026 ASCA + SAMBA conference in Washington DC.

11/17/2025

Modern Site : Evidence, Gaps, and Future Directions
—via Cureus Journal of Medical Science

11/14/2025

Today’s read:
TASCA Funds Academic Scholarships
—via Magazine

11/13/2025

Facility-Based Uptake of Screening in 45- to 49-Year-Olds After US Guideline Changes
—via JAMA Network Open

This cohort study examines facility-based uptake of colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45 to 49 years after changes in US guidelines.

11/12/2025

Register for the next session in ASCA’s 2025 Regulatory Series, “A Look Back at State Health Policy in 2025,” to learn about major trends and enactments across the 50 states this year and how they could impact your .
As a reminder, the Regulatory Series is available exclusively to ASCA members.

11/11/2025

Completing the screening process: impact of eliminating cost-sharing for follow-up
—via Taylor & Francis
https://buff.ly/cggcH5F

Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is recommended for average-risk adults, yet completion of the screening process requires follow-up colonoscopy after a positive stool-based test (SBT). Until recen...