Member Benefits
Why Join OOSS?
Join OOSS and empower your entire ophthalmic ASC team—physicians, administrators, directors of nursing, clinical staff, and business leaders—with the advocacy, education, analytics, and professional resources needed to strengthen your organization and deliver exceptional patient care.
For more than 44 years, OOSS has been the national voice for ophthalmic ambulatory surgery centers. Our mission is to protect and advance the interests of ophthalmic ASCs through federal advocacy, industry leadership, education, benchmarking, and strategic collaboration.
As healthcare continues to evolve, OOSS helps members stay ahead of regulatory changes, reimbursement challenges, technological innovation, and operational best practices—ensuring your ASC remains financially strong, clinically excellent, and strategically positioned for future success.
The OOSS Advantage
Membership provides access to:
- Powerful federal advocacy protecting fair Medicare reimbursement, physician-owned ASCs, and practical regulations that promote patient safety.
- Industry-leading education through live meetings, webinars, on-demand learning, and staff development programs.
- Exclusive benchmarking and analytics to measure performance and support informed business decisions.
- Strategic networking with nationally recognized physician leaders, ASC executives, and industry innovators.
- Business intelligence and operational resources that improve efficiency, profitability, and long-term sustainability.
- Leadership opportunities that allow members to shape the future of ophthalmic surgery while advancing their own professional development.
When you join OOSS, you invest not only in your organization—but in the continued success of the entire ophthalmic ASC community.
ADVOCACY
Advocacy is the foundation of everything OOSS does.
OOSS provides direct, year-round representation before Congress, CMS, and federal regulatory agencies to protect and advance the interests of ophthalmic ambulatory surgery centers. Our advocacy efforts focus on preserving fair reimbursement, supporting physician ownership, expanding patient access to innovative technologies, and promoting regulations that improve patient safety while minimizing unnecessary administrative burden.
Members receive timely analysis of legislative and regulatory developments affecting reimbursement, quality reporting, coverage policies, compliance, and ASC operations. This information enables physicians and ASC leaders to make informed business decisions while ensuring their voices are represented in Washington.
By joining OOSS, members strengthen the collective voice that influences the future of ophthalmic surgery nationwide.
EDUCATION, EVENTS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OOSS offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs designed exclusively for ophthalmic ASC professionals.
Signature events include the OOSS Perspective Luncheon at ASCRS, the OOSS Symposium Luncheon at AAO, and the ASC Leaders Program at Caribbean Eye, where nationally recognized experts share practical strategies on clinical innovation, reimbursement, compliance, operations, leadership, and emerging healthcare trends.
Beyond live meetings, members enjoy year-round access to webinars, on-demand education, digital learning resources, leadership development programs, and staff training designed to enhance every aspect of ASC performance.
Whether developing new leaders or refining established operations, OOSS education helps members remain informed, competitive, and prepared for the future.
BENCHMARKING & ANALYTICS
Data drives better decisions.
OOSS provides the nation's most comprehensive benchmarking resources developed exclusively for ophthalmic ambulatory surgery centers. Members gain access to the OOSS ASC Benchmarking Platform, Salary Survey, and specialized industry research that measure clinical, operational, financial, and staffing performance.
These tools allow facilities to compare key performance indicators against national peers, evaluate operational effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and monitor emerging industry trends.
Whether launching a new ASC, managing growth, or optimizing an established center, OOSS analytics provide actionable intelligence that supports strategic planning, operational excellence, financial performance, and exceptional patient outcomes.
FINANCIAL VALUE
Membership delivers measurable business value.
Through strategic partnerships, preferred vendor relationships, and programs such as EyeProGPO, members gain access to purchasing opportunities and operational resources that help reduce expenses while improving efficiency.
Combined with reimbursement updates, benchmarking data, salary intelligence, and business analytics, OOSS equips physicians and ASC executives with the information needed to strengthen margins, evaluate investments, optimize staffing, and support long-term financial success.
For members, the value received from OOSS significantly exceeds the annual cost of membership.
STRATEGIC RESOURCES & LEADERSHIP
OOSS connects members with the knowledge, expertise, and professional relationships that drive organizational success.
Members benefit from direct access to experienced physicians, ASC executives, nurse leaders, consultants, policy experts, and industry partners who understand the unique challenges facing ophthalmic surgery centers.
OOSS also provides meaningful leadership opportunities through committee service, advocacy initiatives, educational programs, and volunteer engagement. Physicians, administrators, CEOs, CFOs, directors of nursing, and other ASC professionals can expand their professional influence while helping shape the future of ophthalmic surgery.
INDUSTRY NETWORKING
Success is built through collaboration.
OOSS connects members with a nationwide network of high-performing ophthalmic surgeons, ASC administrators, nurse leaders, business executives, and industry innovators committed to advancing ambulatory ophthalmic surgery.
These relationships foster collaboration, mentorship, problem-solving, and the exchange of best practices. For physicians evaluating ASC ownership, administrators pursuing operational excellence, or leaders planning future growth, the OOSS community provides trusted peers and valuable professional connections.
Members also benefit from career development resources, professional communities, and specialized networking opportunities that support long-term professional success.
More Than Membership—A Strategic Partnership
Everything OOSS provides begins with our advocacy mission: protecting and advancing ophthalmic ambulatory surgery centers.
From advocacy to analytics, education to leadership, benchmarking to business intelligence, OOSS equips members with the knowledge, resources, and professional network needed to achieve clinical excellence, operational efficiency, financial strength, and long-term success.
OOSS is more than a professional association—it is a strategic partner dedicated to helping ophthalmic ASCs thrive today while shaping the future of ophthalmic surgery for generations to come.