CT Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers
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Changes to the CT ASC tax law have been made in the past two years, but it’s not enough to have significant impact on reducing healthcare costs for the people of Connecticut.
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Unprecedented health care tax: impact on care and patients

In 2015, the Connecticut General Assembly passed 11th hour legislation for a 6% gross receipts tax on ambulatory surgery centers. This "top line" health care tax translates to an effective income tax rate of 30%.
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Ambulatory surgery centers: a patient focused experience

ASCs are modern health care facilities focused on providing same-day surgical care, including diagnostic and preventative health care procedures with cost-savings, convenience and access in mind.
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Economic impact of Connecticut's ambulatory surgery centers

The U.S. healthcare system is transforming into one based on value—not volume —with a focus on reducing the cost of care while increasing quality. ASCs have emerged as a source for low-cost high-quality care..
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Ambulatory surgical care in Connecticut

Connecticut's 61 ambulatory surgical care centers are located in all corners of the state, offering quality, patient-focused surgical care and considerable cost savings compared to traditional hospital surgeries.
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ASCs: a positive trend in health care

As our nation struggles with how to improve a troubled and costly health care system, the experience of ambulatory surgical centers is a great example of successful transformation in health care delivery.
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Benefits of ambulatory surgery centers

​Nationwide, ASCs perform more than 25 million procedures each year. A recent study found these centers save money and increase efficiency for patients and insurers, as well as reduce the overall costs of health care.
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Revise the Connecticut Health Care Tax on Ambulatory Surgery Centers

In the interest of public health, and cost savings for patients, insurers and employers (including the State of Connecticut) ASCs should be lauded for making healthcare more affordable, not penalized for it.
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