Ambulatory Surgery Center Association

08/21/2026

Today’s read:
: HIPAA Biannual Update
—via magazine
https://buff.ly/HJMDmVl

During the first half of 2026, healthcare organizations reported a record-low number of HIPAA breaches. See what caused them and how OCR enforces compliance.

08/20/2026

The page is jam-packed with resources for your facility.

Download a shareable infographic to increase awareness of in your community or a state-specific Medicare savings fact sheet particular to your region today.

https://buff.ly/4cYbxA8

In August, ASCs across the country celebrate National ASC Month to highlight the high-quality, cost-effective surgical care that surgery centers provide to their patients and communities.

08/19/2026

Thank you Rep. Rob Menendez for visiting Essex Endoscopy Center in Newark, New Jersey, earlier this month!

08/17/2026

Less Nausea After : Tested in Clinical Trial
—via
https://buff.ly/MBT9Dl9

A clinical trial by Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Anesthesiology reveals that a small dose of olanzapine could curb symptoms of nausea after surgery

08/14/2026

Today’s read:
: More states enforce surgical smoke evacuation requirements for ASCs
—via magazine
https://buff.ly/PuXqpAe

With Maryland and Michigan joining the growing number of states requiring hospitals and ASCs to evacuate surgical smoke, a total of 22 states now have new laws.

08/11/2026

A Historic Milestone for Heart Rhythm Care: California Performs First Cardiac Arrhythmia Ablation in an
—via Heart Rhythm Advocates
https://buff.ly/pLggeI9

This month marks a historic milestone for heart rhythm care in California: for the first time, a cardiac arrhythmia ablation has been successfully performed in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

08/07/2026

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

Highlights include: “Build new or renovate?,” “Avoiding pitfalls” and “Maximize building design.”
https://buff.ly/kpMBSEC

08/07/2026

It’s Friday, which means it’s time to celebrate! 🥳

may be ending, but our appreciation for you never does.

Enter today’s Celebration Lounge to see the ✨️ Grand Prize ✨️ reveal and a final thank you from all of us! ❤️

This week is all about you, our members. We’re thankful for your membership so we are celebrating you!

08/06/2026

ASCA fights for every day before Congress, federal agencies and key decision-makers.

If you haven’t already, visit today’s Advocacy Lounge and play the daily game to learn more!

https://buff.ly/a5PkFM2

08/05/2026

ASCA represents more than 6,600 Medicare-certified centers across the U.S.

Learn more about the impact of these centers today.

https://buff.ly/4wRdJxb

In August, ASCs across the country celebrate National ASC Month to highlight the high-quality, cost-effective surgical care that surgery centers provide to their patients and communities.