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The ASCA 2023 Conference & Expo kicks off next month! Don’t miss out on this premier ASC conference taking place May 17–20 in Louisville, KY. If you haven’t yet, sign up now—before online registration closes and rates increase! ASCA’s annual conference has the resources, education and networking opportunities you need to lead your surgery center to success. And if you’d rather avoid flying, Louisville is centrally located within a day’s drive for more than half the US population. Don’t miss out on essential ASC education and networking. Join us at ASCA 2023! |
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Data submission for the first quarter (Q1) of ASCA’s 2023 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey closes this Sunday, April 30. This valuable online resource provides data you can use to improve clinical outcomes, staff indicators, billing performance and more at your facility. If you haven’t already, subscribe today so you can submit your data before the end of this month and get a full year of national comparison data. ASCA members save $150 on subscriptions to the 2023 survey. Purchase your subscription now. |
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ASCA sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission last week urging the agency not to adopt its proposed non-compete rule. The rule’s inability to apply to nonprofit employers, ASCA said, would unintentionally obstruct competition in healthcare and exacerbate a power imbalance in the healthcare marketplace. |
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Designated ASCA voting members are encouraged to vote for the members of the ASCA Board of Directors. The candidates selected to serve on the ASCA Board will also serve on the ASCA Foundation Board. Learn more about the candidates and cast your ballot by Monday, May 8. |
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What to Know If You're Considering a Hospital/Physician ASC Joint Venture
If you are considering a hospital/physician ASC joint venture or are just curious about learning more about what a relationship could look like, then this episode of This Week in Surgery Centers is for you. Joan Dentler is the Founder of Avanza Healthcare Strategies, and she is sharing why hospitals are taking an increased interest in ASCs, the challenges both parties will face, and how to achieve short and long-term success. Make sure to subscribe - new podcast episodes are released every Tuesday!
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On April 13, ASCA staff met with senior leadership at CMS to discuss concerns with the ASC Quality Reporting (ASCQR) Program. ASCA invited the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society (OOSS) to participate on the call along with ASC Quality Collaboration (ASCQC) staff. Participants primarily discussed ASC-11: Cataracts: Improvement in Patient’s Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery. Read this Digital Debut to learn more about this measure as well as ASC-16 and ASC-20. |
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When starting or expanding an ASC, efficiency is critical.
Opening or expanding a successful ASC takes more than medical expertise. Establishing efficiencies from the start—operational, financial and procedural—is also critical to building a healthy bottom line.
Learn how our dedicated BD ASC team’s deep expertise, full-service support and comprehensive portfolio of category-leading products may help uncover efficiency and performance at each step of the new build journey.
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On April 13, Ridgewood Orthopaedic Surgery Center of San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas, hosted a facility tour for their member of Congress, Representative Chip Roy (R-TX). During the tour, facility staff educated the congressman and his staff about the ASC community and the importance of supporting the Outpatient Surgery Quality and Access Act of 2023.
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The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) of Skokie, Illinois, released updated standards for its three-year Advanced Orthopaedic Certification program, according to a release. The Certification Handbook for Advanced Orthopaedics, v42, provides a roadmap for the program, launched in 2018 and created by an expert panel of professionals in orthopedic and complex spine procedures.
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ASC Focus (04/01/23)
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Physicians bill commercial healthcare insurance companies an average of $3.8 million a year, according to a new report from AMN Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare staffing and revenue cycle solutions. The company's 2023 Physician Billing Report tracks claims submitted by physicians in 18 specialties, as well as claims submitted by nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists.
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AMN Healthcare News Release (04/03/23)
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A protracted period of upward volatility in medical liability premiums has extended into a fourth consecutive year and suggests a hard insurance market has spread across many states making it difficult for physicians to find affordable coverage, according to an analysis issued today by the American Medical Association. The prevalence of year-to-year increases in medical liability premiums between 2019 and 2022 has not been observed in two decades.
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AMA News Release (04/19/23)
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On April 17, 2023, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 405(d) Program announced the release of the following resources to help address cybersecurity concerns in the Healthcare and Public Health Sector: Knowledge on Demand, Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices 2023 Edition, and Hospital Cyber Resiliency Initiative Landscape Analysis. These efforts are a key part of the Administration’s work to secure all of our Nation’s critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
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HHS News Release (04/17/23)
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There are high rates of burnout and intent to leave the job across healthcare roles. Proactively addressing work overload across multiple role types may help with concerning trends across the healthcare workforce.
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Journal of General Internal Medicine (03/23/23) Lisa S. Rotenstein; Roger Brown; Christine Sinsky; et al.
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The aim of this study was to determine the relationships among patient safety climate, standard precaution adherence, and health care worker exposures and HAIs. In this novel study we identified that a positive patient safety climate and adherence to standard precautions predict key HAI and occupational health outcomes.
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American Journal of Infection Control (04/12/2023) Amanda J. Hessels; Jingwen Guo; Cara T. Johnson; et al.
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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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