Talk:Ambulatory surgery center

In 1996, California was the first state to require accreditation for all outpatient facilities that administer sedation or general anesthesia. Many other states have followed and require accreditation. '''--> I think this needs a reference. My information says that the Speier Bill requires licensure, medicare certification, or accreditation but nothing about requiring accreditation. My guess is that if a surgery center were not licensed, then it would need to be accredited. Could someone else please verify? (My sources were http://www.asahq.org/publicationsAndServices/office.pdf Page 22 and Page 23 and http://www.sen.ca.gov/ftp/SEN/SENATOR/_ARCHIVE_2006/SPEIER/WHATSNEW.HTM#BM1986___1996_Legislation_from_Jackie_Sp under Surgery centers)