About Us

The New York State Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Inc. (NYSAASC) is a not-for-profit organization representing the Article 28 licensed free-standing surgery centers in New York State. Our purpose is to be the leading organization influencing excellence in ambulatory surgical care in New York State through the active leadership role of our members. NYSAASC serves as the voice for New York ‘s freestanding ambulatory surgery centers. Our members are dedicated to the provision of high quality, cost-effective care sensitive to our patients' and physicians' needs.

NYSAASC’s mission is to provide appropriate educational programs promoting safety and efficiency in ambulatory surgery, influence state legislation and regulations which impacts ambulatory surgical care; collaborate with other organizations on local and national issues of concern to our industry; and, to provide members professional growth opportunities by expanding communication within the ambulatory surgery profession.