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Today is the second day of the Coding & Reimbursements for ASCs virtual course! If you haven’t already registered, there’s still time to sign up and join today’s sessions, which stream live at 12:00 pm ET. Remember: AAPC credits are only available during the live broadcast. Join us for today’s sessions and get the CE credits you need. Today’s schedule features sessions on coding and billing for gastroenterology, pain management, cardiovascular and orthopedic procedures. These sessions will also be available on demand after the live event has concluded. |
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Make plans to attend the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo, taking place April 17–20 in Orlando, Florida. This year’s conference features a slew of exciting new features as well as returning favorites. Restructured conference rates mean registration costs are reduced by up to 40 percent! This new pricing model features the lowest registration rates ASCA has offered in years. It will help you save money and make attending ASCA 2024 more accessible than ever before. Register today! |
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Reveal the hidden areas of instruments with the TOSI® washer test
Reveal the hidden areas of instruments with the TOSI® washer test, the easy-to-use blood soil device that directly correlates to the cleaning challenge of surgical instruments. TOSI® is the first device to provide a consistent, repeatable, and reliable method for evaluating the cleaning effectiveness of the automated instrument washer.
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Which accrediting organization is the best fit for your facility and how do you ensure you’re prepared for a survey? Find out during the Getting to Know the ASC Accrediting Organizations virtual course, where you’ll hear directly from representatives from each ASC accrediting organization. This course streams live during the afternoons of February 5–8. Each day, one accrediting organization will provide a deep dive into its organization, survey process and standards. You can attend all four days or join just the sessions with the accrediting organizations you are most interested in. Register now!Please note: This virtual course is being offered in place of pre-conference workshops at the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo. |
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6 Ways ASCs Lose Money Due to Disconnected SoftwareRising expenses and a challenging reimbursement environment create significant financial pressure on surgery centers. It is crucial for ASCs to proactively address these avoidable issues that diminish their earnings.
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Register today for ASCA’s 2024 National Advocacy Day, taking place February 26–28. 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.
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Discover the State of the ASC Industry Report!45+ chapters of industry research including 125+ data-backed benchmarks to help you optimize your ASC operations using best practices, operational insights, and more. Read the full report.
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Visit the ASC Focus website to read the latest edition of the ASC Focus magazine. Highlights include: “Trends to Watch in 2024,” “Leverage Internal Expertise to Improve Staff Education” and “How to Best Train Staff on New Technology.” |
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Ultimate List of Training Requirements for ASCs
MedTrainer’s compliance experts meticulously identified the required training that ASCs need to meet federal requirements and AORN guidelines. We’ve broken it down by role to make it even easier.
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ASCA is aware of an issue in which several Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) are displaying incorrect rates for some Medicare procedures. The issue stems from an incorrect fee schedule file and a correction is expected soon. If you have seen incorrect rates, please monitor your MAC website for upcoming changes.
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The state’s largest health insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, has begun restricting the use of anesthesia during colonoscopies, triggering a backlash from doctors who argue the change will discourage people from going through an already unpleasant but important procedure. Colonoscopies are a way to detect and remove growths in the colon, known as polyps, that are or could become cancerous.
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WBUR (MA) (01/05/24) Priyanka Dayal McCluskey
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Bipartisan support to cancel the entirety of the 3.37 percent Medicare physician pay cut that took effect Jan. 1 is growing, with nearly 200 members of Congress co-signing a letter urging House and Senate leaders to expeditiously pass legislation to address 2024 Medicare payment cuts. "We in Congress must continue our partnership with the physician and provider community to ensure that Medicare patients continue to have access to quality care," says the letter, led by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD (R-Iowa), Ami Bera, MD (D-Calif.), Larry Bucshon, MD (R-Ind.) and Kim Schrier, MD (D-Wash.).
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American Medical Association (01/04/24) Kevin B. O'Reilly
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The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) announces the release of its v43 Standards Handbooks for both Ambulatory Accreditation and Medicare Deemed Status accreditation today These handbooks introduce and integrate into the updated Standard sets 1095 Engage, AAAHC's new Accreditation Management System.
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AAAHC News Release (01/03/24)
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Under the federal Stark Law, hospitals, physician groups, labs and other provider entities may provide non-monetary (i.e., non-cash or cash equivalent) compensation to physicians up to an aggregate amount of $507 for calendar year 2024. The dollar limit for "medical staff incidental benefits" provided by a hospital to a member of its medical staff (e.g., meals, parking and other items or incidental services that are used on a hospital’s campus) is less than $44 per occurrence.
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Lexology (12/27/23)
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing recommendations for health care providers considering using the Total Hip System, including resurfacing implants, manufactured by Synovo Production, Inc. and for patients who may have received certain implants used in the Synovo Total Hip System after 2019. Three components of the system, the Femoral Resurfacing Cup, the Acetabular Fixation Cup, and the Acetabular Bearing, have been significantly modified from the devices that were cleared by the FDA.
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FDA Safety Communication (01/03/24)
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Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing that it considers vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) to be an established method of sterilization for medical devices, recognizing VHP’s long history of safety and effectiveness. The FDA has revised the final guidance, Submission and Review of Sterility Information in Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions for Devices Labeled as Sterile, to list VHP as an example of an Established Category A method of sterilization.
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FDA News Release (01/08/24)
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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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