The resolution recognizes February 25, 2025, as Ambulatory Surgery Center Awareness Day at the Texas State Capitol, coinciding with a gathering of members from the Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society. It highlights the significance of ambulatory surgery centers as an alternative to hospitalization for acute care, allowing patients to undergo outpatient procedures and return home the same day. With over 600 licensed centers in Texas, these facilities provide essential medical services to hundreds of thousands of patients annually, contributing to substantial savings for the state's healthcare system.
The resolution commends the Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society for its efforts in promoting high-quality, cost-effective medical care that supports the health and well-being of Texans. It expresses the Texas House of Representatives' appreciation for the vital role these centers play in addressing the healthcare needs of the community and directs that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for the organization as a token of esteem.