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Registration is now open for ASCA’s 2023 virtual courses. Each course is available to purchase on its own or as part of the 2023 Virtual Courses Bundle— which gives you three courses for the price of two! The first course, Materials Management for ASCs, will broadcast live on June 5 and 6 and will be available on demand afterward. |
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ASCA awarded its Nap Gary Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement in the ASC Community to Kathy Bryant, former chief executive officer of ASCA. David Shapiro, MD, former president and current member of the ASCA Board of Directors and anesthesiologist of Red Hills Surgical Center, presented the award to Bryant at the ASCA 2023 Conference & Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 19.
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Policy & Procedure Changes When Implementing an EHR
When it comes to implementing an EHR, there are a lot of steps to consider – internal buy-in, vendor research, implementation, training, support, and the list goes on. One often overlooked step is updating your Policies & Procedures. Maura Cash is the VP of Clinical Strategies here at HST Pathways, and she is here today to walk us through which policies and procedures need to be updated, which need to be created, and why it matters. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode - new podcast episodes are released every Tuesday!
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Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us last week in Louisville for the ASCA 2023 Conference & Expo! If you attended the conference, be sure to request your continuing education (CE) credits online via the ASCA 2023 Continuing Education Portal or through the ASCA Meetings app. The deadline to request CE credits is June 30. |
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Save the date for the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo, to be held April 17–20, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. If you have a suggestion for a topic or speaker for ASCA’s next annual conference, please let us know. Submissions for ASCA 2024 will be accepted through June 30. Submit your suggestions today! |
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Make plans to participate in ASCA’s 2023 Salary & Benefits Survey, which will be open the entire month of June. This survey collects national, regional and state data on 20+ ASC positions and is a vital tool that assists ASCs in attracting and retaining the best employees. The survey is open to all ASCs, and there is no cost to participate. Both ASCA members and nonmembers who complete at least 40 percent of the survey will receive personalized results for free. |
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In recent years, Frederick Surgical Center in Frederick, Maryland, has seen a significant increase in the number of cases it performs, the addition of a breast service program and expansion of its existing service lines. Read this feature article about how adding regional anesthesia can contribute to an ASC’s success. |
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There is mounting concern among some U.S. lawmakers about the nation’s ongoing shortage of health-care workers, and the leaders of historically Black medical schools are calling for more funding to train a more diverse workforce. As of Monday, in areas where a health workforce shortage has been identified, the United States needs more than 17,000 additional primary care practitioners, 12,000 dental health practitioners and 8,200 mental health practitioners, according to data from the Health Resources & Services Administration.
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CNN (05/16/23) Jacqueline Howard
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In March, OIG published a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) page, General Questions Regarding Certain Fraud and Abuse Authorities. The FAQ page, located here, includes new guidance for ambulatory surgery center (ASC) investments by physicians who fail to qualify for the single-specialty ASC safe harbor under the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute. |
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JD Supra (05/18/23) John Gardner Armsby
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In spring 2019, a curious piece of information landed at the FBI’s Baltimore field office. An informant said that for about $17,000, a recruiter in nearby Laurel, Md., had offered to provide a diploma and a fake transcript from a Florida nursing school, along with tutoring for the nurse licensing exam — without the need to actually take courses or receive clinical training.
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Washington Post (05/18/23) Lenny Bernstein
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing this Health Alert Network Health Advisory about an outbreak of suspected fungal meningitis among U.S. patients hospitalized in Texas after undergoing cosmetic procedures under epidural anesthesia in the city of Matamoros, state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. It is currently unknown which organism(s) is causing the outbreak.
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CDC Health Alert Network (05/17/2023)
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Envision Healthcare Corp. today announced it and certain of its wholly owned subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Envision has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) with its key stakeholders supported by more than 60 percent of the company’s approximately $7.7 billion in debt obligations and expects that support will continue to grow in the coming days.
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Business Wire (05/15/23)
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Signs urging everyone to mask up have largely disappeared from places like grocery stores and schools in the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic. But they remain in many medical offices, and a study published Monday says they might still be a good idea.
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CNN (05/18/23) Jen Christensen
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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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