ASC Accreditation, Licensure & Medicare Certification

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care accredited Stamford (Conn.) ASC.

The University of California Merced earned accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

Los Angeles's Orthopedic Institute for Children Ambulatory Surgery Center earned accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

Oakland, Calif.-based Diablo Dialysis Access Center earned accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

Glendale, Calif.-based Avalon Surgery & Robotic Center earned accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

Vestavia Hills, Ala.-based Petro Facial Plastic Surgery & Medspa was accredited by the Skokie-Ill.-based Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

Citrus Surgery Center in Orlando received accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

RiverMend Health Center of Atlanta earned a Gold Seal of Approval for its behavioral healthcare program from the Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based The Joint Commission.

Scranton, Pa.-based Moses Taylor Hospital is pursuing hip, shoulder and knee replacement as well as spine surgery certifications from the Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based The Joint Commission, The Times Tribune reports.

Here are 12 outpatient centers that achieved accreditation, reaccreditation or certification.