Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Waiting Area Separation Requirements
Guidance for: This memorandum to state survey agency directors and state fire authorities clarifies new CMS requirements for ambulatory surgical centers' (ASC) waiting area separation, including the prohibition on the sharing of waiting areas with other entities. It also discusses waiver opportunities for existing ASCs that have waiting areas shared with other entities.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: May 21, 2010
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