Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA)

Today’s #FocusFriday read: #DigitalDebut: States Act On Threat of Insurer-Imposed #Anesthesia Time Limits —via #ASCFocus Magazine

In this episode of ASCA’s Advancing #SurgicalCare Podcast, ASCA CEO Bill Prentice and ASCA Chief Advocacy Officer Kara Newbury preview ASCA’s public policy priorities for 2025, including improved #Medicare reimbursement for #ASCs, additions to the #ASC Covered #Procedures List (ASC-CPL) and more.

Trends in Travel Time to Obtain #Surgical Care for Rural #Patients —via JAMA https://buff.ly/3QFkg9K

On this week’s audio update, ASCA Director of Government Affairs Stephen Abresch discusses Indiana HB 1003, a state legislative proposal that could reduce reimbursements for certain #surgical procedures to the #physician office rates, even if the procedures are performed in an HOPD or #ASC.

State of the Industry Report: Best Practices & Industry Benchmarks for Optimizing #ASC Operations —via HST Pathways https://buff.ly/434qhEH

Today’s #FocusFriday read: #DigitalDebut: ASCA Member Kicks Off 2025 Facility Tour Program #ASCAdvocacy —via #ASCFocus Magazine

#Physicians press Congress to back 2% #Medicare pay boost for 2025 —via American Medical Association

Join us for some fun at the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo, April 30–May 3! In addition to top-tier #ASC education and networking opportunities, plan to explore outdoor adventures, world-class dining and amazing entertainment in the "Mile High City." #ASCA2025 #ASCAConf https://buff.ly/2zatNxI

Listen to this audio update to hear ASCA Meetings Director Shawn Bryant discuss new ASCA member education benefits for 2025. Starting this year, ASCA membership includes ASCA’s entire suite of virtual education at no additional cost. #ASC

Today’s #FocusFriday read: #DigitalDebut: #Medicare ASC-CPL Recommendation Request Closes Soon —via #ASCFocus Magazine