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Bureau of Ambulatory Care

PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570

Fax: 573-751-6648

Email
BAC@Health.mo.gov
Phone
573-751-1588

This page provides a comprehensive guide to the Laws and Regulations that govern Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and licensing within Missouri. It features direct access to Missouri’s ASC Licensing Law, ensuring providers understand the legal framework for facility standards. Additionally, users can review specific State Regulations for ASCs and link to federal oversight resources from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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How to Report a Complaint

If you have concerns about patient care, infection control, or any other issue involving an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), you can report them to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) using any of the options below:

  • Call the State Hotline toll‑free at (800) 392‑0210
  • Call the Bureau of Ambulatory Care at (573) 751‑1588
  • Email the Bureau of Ambulatory Care at BAC@health.mo.gov

Please note: Calls and emails received after normal business hours will be returned the next business day.