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Register for the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo by March 8 and you’ll be entered to win free registration to ASCA’s annual conferences for life! ASCA 2024, taking place April 17–20, features brand-new networking opportunities, a schedule packed with ASC-specific education, a great location in Orlando and ample opportunities for fun. In addition, registration rates for ASCA 2024 have been reduced by up to 40 percent—so attending this year’s conference is more affordable than ever. Don’t miss this opportunity— register today! |
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Make sure you’re registered for this FREE webinar for ASCA members, taking place tomorrow at 1:00 pm ET. Join Introduction to ANSI/AAMI ST108 to discover how clean water should be and water’s dirty little secrets during this discussion of water quality and its application to medical device processing. This webinar will only be broadcast live and will NOT be available on demand. Nonmembers can purchase access to the program. |
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Be sure to catch this week’s ASCA Audio Update! This new resource provides ASCA members with a quick update on issues and events affecting the surgery center community. Listeners can catch up on legislation, regulations, education, ASCA events and more, all in 10 minutes or less. This edition features the recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcement that the agency intends to conduct a prior authorization demonstration project for ASCs providing services to Medicare patients, as well as ASCA’s plans for asking CMS to include additional procedures on its ASC Covered Procedures List. Listen now! |
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The OAS CAHPS Survey will become mandatory next year for all eligible Medicare-certified ASCs, and ASCA strongly encourages all ASCs to start now. The OAS CAHPS Survey is designed to measure patient experience with overall care received in ASCs. Visit ASCA’s new OAS CAHPS Survey page to learn more about the approved survey vendors and find out what you need to do to get started. ASCA members receive a discount if they use Press Ganey as their vendor. |
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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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Accreditation impacts the financial viability of a center, most notably if the center wants to provide care to patients who are insured by government payers. ASCs that choose to receive reimbursement from CMS must obtain certification from the federal government. One way an ASC can do this is to seek deemed status through one of the four accreditation organizations (AO) recognized by CMS. Read this Digital Debut for more about the four AOs and how an ASCA virtual course can help you decide which one is best for your facility. |
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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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CMS announced that it “seeks to develop and implement a Medicare demonstration project, which CMS believes will assist in developing improved procedures for the identification, investigation, and prosecution of Medicare fraud occurring in ambulatory surgical centers providing services to Medicare beneficiaries.”
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There’s still time to register for Patient Safety Week!
How are you celebrating Patient Safety Week at your ASC? March 10–16, join clinical experts for a special week dedicated to evidence-based practices, the latest innovations and technology, and live discussions and Q&A. Save your seat today.
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Imagine a world where your zip code doesn't determine your access to quality healthcare. This vision was at the heart of Congressman Rudy Yakym's recent visit to The Outpatient Surgery Center in Granger, Indiana. Amidst the sterile environment of operating rooms and the hum of medical devices, a discussion on the future of healthcare unfolded, focusing on the Outpatient Surgery Quality and Access Act.
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BNN Breaking (02/22/24) Wojciech Zylm
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93% of physicians are experiencing regular burnout, spending an average of 15 extra hours per work outside normal hours, according to athenahealth’s latest Nationwide Physician Sentiment Survey. The athenahealth Physician Sentiment Survey provides valuable insights into the current state of American healthcare.
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HIT Consultant (02/22/24) Jasmine Pennic
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Health care workers are disproportionately at risk for workplace violence. They are 5 times more likely to experience violence at work than other workers, accounting for 73% of all nonfatal workplace injuries from violence.
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Journal of the American Medical Association (02/22/24) Rebekah J. Ninan; I. Glenn Cohen; Eli Y. Adashi; et al.
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States are redefining when medical professionals can get mental health treatment without risking notifying the boards that regulate their licenses. Too often, health care workers wait to seek counseling or addiction treatment, causing their work and patient care to suffer, said Jean Branscum, CEO of the Montana Medical Association, an industry group representing doctors.
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KFF Health News (02/22/24) Katheryn Houghton
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Compass Surgical Partners, a leading, independent, full-service ambulatory surgery center development and management partner, today announced a new collaboration with Advanced Joint and Spine Institute Orlando. Launching early this year by a managing team of physicians in cooperation with Compass, the facility will offer outpatient spine, total joint replacement, and other orthopedic surgeries, as well as interventional pain management procedures.
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Compass Surgical Partners (02/20/24)
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Opioids are routinely prescribed to patients after a surgery — whether they use them or not. A new study, led by LDI Senior Fellow Anish Agarwal will help tailor prescribing so patients get the right amount of opioid medications; not too little and not too much.
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Penn LDI (02/07/24) Chris Tachibana
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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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