"In an ambulatory surgical center, profitability is attained at the expense of quality."

Think Again.

Think Quality. At ASCOA facilities, quality is assured because each center submits to rigorous oversight. To participate in and receive payment from the Medicare or Medicaid programs, ASCOA facilities maintain active certification and comply with quality standards set forth by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA). Additionally, all of our facilities conduct peer-reviews of clinical care and submit to inspection by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) or Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

Physician-owners control clinical standards, staff, and policies. Every facility has a Quality Assurance Committee, chaired by the Medical Director and supported by the surgeon partners as part of a Continuing Quality Improvement process. The breadth of the ASCOA network of centers allows for internal benchmarking. The information shared among facilities contributes to exceptional results and efficiency.