Which organization funds BASC?

• A. Federated Ambulatory Surgery Association (FASA)
• B. American Medical Association (AMA)
• C. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
• D. Joint Commission

Answer: (A)

Funding BASC comes from the Federated Ambulatory Surgery Association. This organization acts as the national body representing ambulatory surgery centers and provides resources, advocacy, and support to these centers. By funding BASC, FASA helps advance initiatives that improve efficiency, safety, and collaboration across outpatient surgical facilities.

The other groups play different roles in healthcare and do not fund BASC. The American Medical Association is a physician professional organization focused on policy and advocacy; the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administers payment programs and regulations rather than funding BASC; and the Joint Commission handles accreditation and certification, not funding.