Staff Reports

On November 21, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) final rule. The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) supports key policy updates in the rule that will enhance beneficiary access to vital surgical services, lower costs for patients and reduce long-term spending for the Medicare program.

Viseon reports the first patient treated using Hubble EXCITE in a glioblastoma brain surgery by Dr. Ian Lee, Residency Program Director, Co-Director Hermelin Brain Tumor Center, Neurosurgeon at Henry Ford Health. The Hubble EXCITE device was used through a left parietal craniotomy for dissection and fluorescence guided imaging.

Medtronic Neurovascular, a pioneer and global leader in stroke care, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Adam S. Arthur as Chief Medical Officer, effective September 30, 2025. Dr. Arthur brings more than 20 years of experience as a practicing neurosurgeon, having previously served as Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. His leadership in clinical trials and commitment to innovation have driven improved outcomes for stroke patients and advanced the field of neurovascular care.

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) submitted comments in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) 2026 proposed payment rule for ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) and hospital outpatient departments (HOPD) today.

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital has announced the official launch of its Arjo MOVE program, embraced by employees and staff as “Mission Move Well: Where Every Move is Part of the Mission,” beginning June 16, 2025. This initiative demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to achieving its mission of zero injuries for both patients and caregivers.

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) has released its updated 2025 Credentialing and Privileging Toolkit, designed to help ambulatory health care organizations streamline and strengthen the process of verifying provider qualifications and ensuring clinical competence. The updated toolkit delivers practical tools and insights to support compliance with AAAHC Standards, accreditation requirements, and regulatory expectations, ultimately helping organizations protect patients, promote peer accountability, and foster a culture of continuous quality improvement.