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The deadline for the early bird registration discount for the ASCA 2023 Conference & Expo has been extended! Don’t miss out on your chance to save on top-quality ASC education, networking opportunities and the largest selection of ASC vendors. The new deadline to be an early bird is this Friday, March 31. Register now and join us in Louisville, KY, May 17–20. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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Be sure to check out the latest edition of ASCA’s “ ASC Physician Brief,” a quarterly one-pager to share with both the owner and nonowner physicians who work in your ASC. The Spring 2023 edition is now available on ASCA’s website. |
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ASCA’s 2023 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey is a valuable online resource that provides data you can use to improve clinical outcomes, staff indicators, billing performance and more at your facility. Data submission for the first quarter opens next month. Subscribe today and submit your data in April to gain a full year of national comparison data. ASCA members save $150 on subscriptions to the 2023 survey. Purchase your subscription today! |
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Candidates who plan to take the May Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC)® exam must submit their application by this Friday, March 31. The CASC credential is a distinction earned by members of the ASC community who demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills required of an ASC administrator. |
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Top 5 KPIs all ASCs Should be Tracking
You've heard it a million times, "If you can't measure it, you can't manage it," and that's undoubtedly true for surgery centers. On this week's episode of This Week in Surgery Centers, we dive into the top five KPIs all surgery centers should be tracking, determining what to measure, collecting the data, and so much more. Make sure to subscribe - new podcast episodes are released every Tuesday!
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Two recent studies, along with ongoing work by MedPAC, show considerable savings potential for policies that align reimbursement for certain outpatient services at the level of the lowest cost setting, such as in ASCs. According to a recent analysis by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), adopting site-neutral payment policies could save $471 billion over the next 10 years, including $152 billion in savings from patient out-of-pocket spending reduction. Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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After considering proposals on the topic for years, the Iowa legislature is ready to send a bill to Governor Kim Reynolds (R) that will require ASCs to be licensed by the state. Currently one of six states—California, Idaho, Iowa, North Dakota, Vermont and Wisconsin—that do not require licensure for ASCs, Iowa Senate File 75 would require licensure of ASCs in the state.
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Learning Hub Update
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ASCA is transitioning to a new virtual event platform that will provide a better user experience and make it easier to access your content. If you have purchased virtual content, be on the lookout for emails with instructions for accessing the new ASCA Learning Hub.
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An increase in shortages of inexpensive yet critical medications is forcing hospitals to make "horrible" choices and is amounting to a national security threat, according to a report and testimony at a Senate homeland security hearing on Wednesday. A report prepared for the hearing found that drug shortages increased by nearly 30 percent last year compared with 2021, with an average shortage lasting 18 months and some spanning 15 years. |
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New York Times (03/22/23) Christina Jewett
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Doximity, Inc., the leading digital platform for U.S. medical professionals, today released its annual Physician Compensation Report, revealing a slight decline of 2.4 percent in average pay for doctors in 2022. The report includes self-reported compensation data from over 190,000 U.S. doctors over six years and over 31,000 full-time physicians in the last year alone.
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Business Wire (02/23/23)
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These findings provide evidence that minimally invasive TLIF can be performed safely and efficiently in the ASC in Medicare-age patients. With same-day discharge, fusion procedures performed in the ASC offer a similar safety and more attractive cost–benefit profile for older patients than the same surgery undertaken in the traditional hospital setting.
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Journal of Personalized Medicine (03/22/23) Scott M. Schlesinger; Dominic Maggio; Morgan P. Lorio; et al.
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A recent study by the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (NJAASC) revealed that 84 percent of New Jersey's ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) have difficulty recruiting staff in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. NJAASC surveyed 108 ASCs representing 18 of the state’s 21 counties in during Q4 2022.
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New Jersey Business (03/23)
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A rare strain of bacteria found in recalled eye drops has been linked to dozens of infections, as well as cases of vision loss and surgical removal of eyes. This week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported two additional deaths – a total of three – have been linked to the bacterial infection.
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CNN (03/22/23) Janelle Chavez
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James East, M.D., spends his days skillfully examining people’s colons, searching for and snaring away suspicious polyps that might one day turn into cancer. A gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, he says the ability to identify cancer risks and eliminate them on the spot during a colonoscopy is one of the most satisfying parts of his chosen profession.
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Newswise (02/28/23)
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About ASCAMission: The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) is the national membership association that represents ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and provides advocacy and resources to assist ASCs in delivering high-quality, cost-effective ambulatory surgery to all the patients they serve. About Us: At ASCA, we are eager to help you become better acquainted with our nation's ASCs and the people who own and operate them. We are also eager to help you develop policies on ASC-related issues. If you have questions, please contact us. We'll put you in touch with the experts and, if you like, arrange for you to visit an ASC in your area. Contact Us: Advertising inquiries should be addressed to Chris Schriever or Alex Yewdell at 202.337.1897 or at advertising@ascassociation.org. Follow ASCA on
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