ASCAssociation

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) supports ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in their work to provide safe, high-quality and cost-effective outpatient care. It serves ASC professionals and organizations through membership, education, industry resources and advocacy. Members can access guidance on Medicare payment, certification, quality reporting, patient safety, regulations and ASC operations, as well as benchmarking surveys and a business directory.

ASCA also offers virtual courses, webinars, online training and an administrator development program, alongside its annual Conference & Expo and other professional events. Its publications include ASC Focus magazine, physician briefs, news updates and podcasts. Through government affairs resources and advocacy opportunities, ASCA helps the ASC community engage with policy issues affecting the field.

Members can connect through ASCA Connect, an online community for sharing practical knowledge and professional experience. The association also highlights the role of surgery centers in patient experience, emphasizing quality, efficient care and lower costs compared with hospital outpatient departments. Additional programs include scholarships for members pursuing medical mission opportunities and resources for finding Medicare-certified ASCs