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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its 2024 final payment rule for ASCs and hospital outpatient departments (HOPD) last week. CMS added multiple procedures to the ASC Covered Procedures List (ASC-CPL) that were not included in the proposed rule, including total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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All four of ASCA’s 2024 virtual courses are now available to purchase! The 2024 virtual courses include:
Each course will be available to stream on demand after the live broadcast. The courses can be purchased individually or through the 2024 Virtual Course Bundle. ASCA has restructured pricing on 2024 education to make the virtual courses more affordable than ever—so the bundle gives you four courses for less than the price of three! |
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Get laboratory-quality results at your fingertips. HemoCue provides immediate and accurate CLIA-waived hemoglobin and glucose testing systems that integrate seamlessly into your perioperative monitoring workflow. Backed by 40 years of clinical performance and a team of dedicated representatives, HemoCue is a trusted partner in near-patient testing, working with healthcare professionals to identify, treat, and enhance patient care. Learn more at hemocue.us
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Get a full year of top-quality, ASC-specific webinars with ASCA’s 2024 Webinar All-Access Pass. This popular pass includes every webinar in ASCA’s 2024 series at a fraction of the full purchase price. In addition, ASCA has restructured pricing on 2024 education to make the webinar series more affordable than ever. The 2024 Webinar Series includes eight webinars that cover a variety of topics, including delivery of patient care, beneficial business practices, infection prevention, human resources and more. |
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NEW! State of the Industry Report: Best Practices & Proven Data for Optimizing ASC OperationsLeading surgery centers understand the importance of using data to inform business decisions. The 2023 report is compiled from industry experts & HST's unique data to help you:
- Learn about best practices
- See key process steps for major operational areas
- See data benchmarks to compare your performance against others
Read the full report here.
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The OAS CAHPS Survey is designed to measure patient experience with overall care received in ASCs. It is voluntary through the end of 2024 and will become mandatory for all eligible Medicare-certified ASCs beginning in 2025.To ensure your facility is ready when the survey becomes mandatory, ASCA strongly encourages all ASCs to get started with the survey as soon as possible. ASCA members receive a discount on Press Ganey’s OAS CAHPS Survey. |
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ASCA’s National Advocacy Day will return February 26–28, 2024. National Advocacy Day gathers engaged members of the ASC community from across the country to advocate for their facilities and the high-quality care they deliver. It is an excellent opportunity to meet face-to-face with your members of Congress and their staff to educate them about the many benefits ASCs offer and issues currently impacting their ability to provide care. Help ASCA gauge interest in next year’s event by completing a brief survey. Please note that submitting this form will not register you for the event. |
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On October 30, the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new proposed rule, 21st Century Cures Act: Establishment of Disincentives for Health Care Providers That Have Committed Information Blocking. This rule is the latest extension of regulations stemming from the 21st Century Cures Act, passed in December 2016.
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AMSURG, a leader in ambulatory surgery center services, announced today its successful emergence from its restructuring process. AMSURG emerges under new ownership as a separate and independent entity from Envision Healthcare.
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PR Newswire (11/03/23)
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Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced it is finalizing policies to support primary care, advance health equity, assist family caregivers and expand access to behavioral and certain oral health care. These policies are included in the calendar year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, which also provides payment for principal illness navigation services to help patients and their families navigate cancer treatment and treatment for other serious illnesses, supporting the Biden-Harris Administration’s Cancer Moonshot mission to accelerate the fight against cancer.
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CMS Press Release (11/02/23)
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A lethal cancer which can go unnoticed for years is striking down younger people at an increased rate. While cancers have steadily fallen over recent decades, scientists have been mystified by an explosion of colorectal cancer cases, also known as colon or rectal cancer, in younger adults who have traditionally been at low risk of the disease.
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Forbes (10/31/23) Daphne Ewing-Chow
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In a national address today, American Medical Association President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, spotlighted the growing national physician shortage and corresponding health system in crisis. In remarks delivered at the National Press Club, Dr. Ehrenfeld outlined critical strains on physicians, including enormous administrative burdens, burnout, attacks on science, increased consolidation across health care, a broken Medicare payment system, and health crises that worsen each day.
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AMA News Release (10/25/23)
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Often, workplace conversations about burnout put the onus on the individual to take care of their mental health while ignoring management’s role in solving the problem. A new anti-burnout campaign from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health avoids this typical — and often frustrating — tactic, instead imploring leaders to better support health care workers.
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STAT News (10/31/23) Brittany Trang
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As numerous prescription drugs remain in short supply in the U.S., House Republicans have launched a probe into the issue and are demanding answers from the FDA. GOP members of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee on Friday sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf asking for documents and a staff-level briefing on his agency’s role in mitigating drug shortages.
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The Hill (11/03/23) Joseph Choi; Nathaniel Weixel
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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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