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

Alexandria, VA
Joined July 2011
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🎙️ CMS’ 2024 Final Payment Rule was released last month. We sat down w/Kara Newbury from @ASCAssociation to talk through the most important aspects that every ASC should be aware of. YouTube: bit.ly/47Dpfie Spotify: spoti.fi/3uDyL6k Apple: apple.co/47ID0MK
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Prices are 75% higher, on average, in hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) for surgeries commonly performed in both ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and HOPDs.
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We’re proud to collaborate with @drhensays to promote colorectal cancer during National #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth. Talk with your family about your medical history.  Discuss with your doctor about screenings.  Get checked based on your risk factors: quiz.getscreened.org
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Screening is key in colon cancer prevention. Early detection can make all the difference. @cthagod & the Alliance want everyone to start screening at 45 (or earlier if you have symptoms or family history). Learn your risk & get screened: bit.ly/cca-tw-ctg-hero #TheyDidntSay #ad
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I appreciated learning more about the impact of federal policy on ambulatory surgery centers by visiting North Pointe Surgery Center in Lancaster.
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ASCAssociation retweeted
Appreciating staff with ice cream sundaes during #ASCAMemberWeek @ASCAssociation
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Thank you to @ASCAssociation / Stephen Abresch for the feature! Read TASCS Executive Director Krista DuRapau's answers on the industry here. #ambulatory #ambulatorysurgery #ambulatorysurgerycenter #ambulatorycare #outpatientsurgery #electivesurgery #advocacy #healthadvocate
At Emmaus Surgical Center in Hackettstown, Tom met with surgeons, nurses, and administrators to see how the ambulatory surgery center provides care to New Jerseyans.
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“ASCs have been in existence for only 50 years, and during that time, they have been one of the biggest disruptors of traditional healthcare delivery systems over many decades.” Bill Prentice, CEO of @ASCAssociation thescope.ams-md.com/blog/bil…
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AUA Surgical Center hosted a #surgerycenter tour for Rep. @RonnyJacksonTX. Tours allow you to connect with & educate elected officials on your ASC/the impact ASCs have. Read more via @ASCAssociation: ascassociation.org/govtadvoc… #outpatient #outpatientsurgery #healthadvocacy #txlege
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Nurses' unwavering commitment to others & indisputable contributions to healthcare are worthy of immeasurable honor and respect. Today, we recognize and pay tribute to all fallen nurses over the past year and to COVID-19. ow.ly/t8F150J4AkS
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Celebrate Nurses Month. This week’s theme is recognition. Raise the visibility of the critical contributions you make and foster greater understanding of the diversity of the nursing profession by honoring nurses everywhere. hubs.ly/Q019Ncqj0
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If COVID has illustrated anything, it's the need to focus on the healthcare workforce well-being. New blog post highlights @theNAMedicine Resource Compendium of Key Resources for Improving Clinician Well-Being. This is a step in the right direction! bit.ly/3jUZMcT
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“The best (screening) test is a test that gets done,” - @coloncancermike. Thank you @PittsburghPG for sharing Shannon's story and talking about the importance of getting screened. Learn more about which screening method is best for you: quiz.getscreened.org. #TomorrowCantWait
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NEW TOWN HALL HAPPENING Who: Stephen Abresch of @ASCAssociation What: Federal Update Q&A When: Thursday, September 30, 2-2:30 p.m. Where: texasascsociety.org/town-hal…
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Our amazing ❤️‍🔥team made history today by performing the first cardiac 🫀case in an #ASC in Colorado. 🎉 🙏 for the support @GovofCO @CDPHE @jaredpolis @ACCinTouch @SCAI @ASCAssociation @BeckersASC. @CMSGov is estimating millions of dollars in savings. – at Colorado, USA
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On the debut episode of The Surg, William Prentice, CEO of the @ASCAssociation joins the show to discuss the state of the ASC industry, building a healthy culture and how ASCA and AMSURG are advancing ASC causes in Washington. bit.ly/3gtQh36
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Replying to @ASCAssociation
@ASCAssociation It is #ASCAMemberMonth and SKCSC is a very proud member! So appreciative of their work in DC on our behalf!!
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#TipTuesday -- Important updates & reminders for the ASC community 1/3 CMS released the proposed payment rule for ASCs, & @ASCAssociation will comment on it ... but your help is needed! Take this survey by Friday, August 13, to provide your feedback: portal.dynamicbenchmarking.c…
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JUNE #openaccess @SurgJournal The impact of confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection on ambulatory procedures and associated delays in care for asymptomatic patients #COVID19 @ASCAssociation @AmCollSurgeons @SAGES_Updates Access free👇🏻 surgjournal.com/article/S003…
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