Alex Taira from ASCA breaks down the key takeaways from CMS's 2026 Proposed Payment Rule for ASCs. From reimbursement rates to the ASC Covered Procedures List and quality reporting changes, Alex shares what ASC leaders need to know from the 913-page proposal.

In our news recap, we highlight an AI-JAMA partnership, payer challenges facing anesthesiologists, tips to prevent cyberattacks, and a breakthrough device preserving donor organs.

ASCA Resources:

• Proposed Rule Highlights
• Propsed Rule Webinar on 7/22/25
• ASCA’s 60-Second Survey
• National Advocacy Day

News Stories:

• JAMA signs multi-year deal with OpenEvidence
• The payer issues pressing anesthesiologists
• Offensive Mindset: Preventing Cyberattacks
• ‘Life-saving’ organ-preserving device wins major award

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