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CMS released the 2024 proposed payment rule for ASCs and HOPDs on July 13. Of note, CMS concurred with ASCA’s request and proposed to continue to align the ASC update factor with the one used to update HOPD payments, extending the five-year interim period an additional two calendar years through 2025. Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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The ASC Administrator Development Program is a yearlong mentoring program that matches newer and aspiring administrators with their more experienced peers. This virtual class will offer the same great content as the hybrid class— but without the costs and inconvenience of traveling. ASCA is accepting applications for both mentors and mentees. A maximum of 30 mentees will be accepted into the class. Applications are due August 31. |
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Has your surgery center ever taken on an unprofitable case? Surgeries are complex, payer contracts are complicated, and costs vary significantly by procedure. ASCs usually employ one of two strategies to detect unprofitable cases - manual calculations or previous experience.
HST Profit Forecast automates profitability estimations and provides profit margin analysis for each case. Help your ASC improve or avoid unprofitable cases altogether.
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Reports from ASCA’s 2023 Salary & Benefits Survey are now available for purchase. This survey allows ASCs to compare their compensation packages to similar ASCs, negotiate a raise or determine salary and benefits for a new position. ASCs can benchmark their information with other ASCs from the same region, with a similar number of employees, of the same specialty, with a similar number of patient encounters and more. ASCA members pay $299 for the results and nonmembers pay $399. Participants who completed at least 40 percent of the survey can access their reports for free. Purchase or access your report today. |
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Why Choose the McGRATH™ MAC Video Laryngoscope?
In this 3-minute video, hear from Dr. Karen Phillips as she explains the 5 main benefits of the McGRATH™ MAC video laryngoscope, and why it may be the right choice for routine intubations in your ASC. (For trained personnel only. For specific indications and instructions for use, please refer to the product manual.)
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Learn how holding the ASC community’s exclusive Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) and Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist (CAIP) credentials can boost your career in the newest episode of ASCA’s Advancing Surgical Care Podcast, “Everything You Need to Know about CASC and CAIP Certification.” In this episode, Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification (BASC) President Debra Stinchcomb, CASC, talks with podcast host and ASCA Board President Mandy Hawkins, CASC, CAIP, about the ways these credentials have helped them in their own careers and the steps involved in earning and retaining the two credentials. |
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Data submission for the second quarter (Q2) of ASCA’s 2023 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey will close on July 31. 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 and receive comparison data for the remaining three quarters of the year. ASCA members save $150 on subscriptions to the 2023 survey. Purchase your subscription now. |
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In June, Representative Drew Ferguson (R-GA) joined the Outpatient Surgery Quality and Access Act of 2023 as a cosponsor.
You can help gain further support for this crucial legislation by using ASCA’s template letter to reach out to your lawmakers and ask them to sign on to the bill as a cosponsor. ASCA members interested in hosting a facility tour for their members of Congress can complete the Facility Tour Interest Form or visit ASCA’s facility tour webpage for more information.
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Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the calendar year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule to announce rate updates, advance health equity, and expand access to critical medical services — including behavioral health care and certain oral health services. Notably, the proposed rule supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s Cancer Moonshot mission to accelerate the fight against cancer.
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CMS Press Release (07/13/23)
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Cataract surgery is one of the most common operations in the United States and now doctors are customizing the eye procedures to suit patients' lifestyles. Cataracts are an accumulation of protein that builds up in your lens.
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CBS News (07/01/23) Stephanie Stahl
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Colonoscopy surveillance intervals are based on the predicted risk of metachronous colorectal cancer after polyp removal. However, risk estimation per polyp subtype is difficult due to the fact that many patients have multiple polyps.
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The Lancet (07/05/23) D.E.F.W.M. van Toledo; J.E.G. IJspeert; M.C.W. Spaander; et al.
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Long-time talk show host Joey Hudson had to wait an excruciating three weeks for a hernia operation in South Carolina. To add insult to injury, his friend in Florida who had the same diagnosis was able to receive surgery in just three days.
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Forbes (06/13/23) Josh Archambault; Oran Smith
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An innovative anesthesiologist-led infection prevention program helped reduce the number of surgical site infections in colorectal patients by 50 percent, the number of days in the hospital by 46 percent, and led to significant cost savings over a two-year period, according to research presented at the virtual American Society of Anesthesiologists' Anesthesia Quality and Patient Safety Meeting.
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Mirage News (07/18/23)
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The New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers said it recently elected two new members to its board of directors: Alene Stewart, of Raritan Valley Surgical Center, and Elizabeth Convery, of Livingston Surgical Center. In addition, Joan McKibben, of the Joint Replacement and Spine Surgery Institute, was reelected to the board and will continue to serve as secretary.
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ROI-NJ (07/06/23) Linda Lindner
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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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