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Unprecedented health care tax: impact on care and patientsIn 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 experienceASCs 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 centersThe 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 ConnecticutConnecticut'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 careAs 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 centersNationwide, 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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