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Only one month remains until the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo—the greatest conference for the ASC community! 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 have been reduced by up to 40 percent—so attending this year’s conference is more affordable than ever. Don’t miss out! Register today to lock in your spot. |
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On this week’s audio update, ASCA CEO Bill Prentice previews two outstanding expert panels that will be part of the general session program at the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo in Orlando next month. In addition, Prentice explains how ASCA members can access Medicare reimbursement rates for both ASCs and hospital outpatient departments (HOPD) using ASCA’s proprietary rate calculators that are now available on the ASCA website. Listen to this update in less than seven minutes. |
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Download This Free Policy and Save Yourself The Hassle
Potential HIPAA breaches are among the most common compliance risks — are you confident your organization’s employees know what to do?
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Register today for ASCA’s new Regulatory Series. This series is free for ASCA members and consists of short, live, conversational sessions that provide you with the insights and guidance you need to ensure your facility is compliant with the complex network of regulatory requirements. The first session in the series, “ OAS CAHPS: Getting Started,” is now available on demand! Nonmembers can purchase an individual session or purchase the full series for one low price. |
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ASCA affinity partner Ambulatory Surgery Innovations (ASI) aims to identify start-up companies with the best technology solutions being developed today and match them with ASCA members. These connections will generate information exchange through mentoring and pilot projects as a means of perfecting the technology for use in surgery centers. ASI is hosting informational webinars for ASCA members this Thursday, March 21, at 11:00 am ET and on Monday, April 22, at 11:00 am ET. These webinars will describe the plans to launch the program, outline participant benefits and answer any questions. Register today! |
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Jennifer Hodge, chief operating officer at Carolina Interventional Pain Institute in Columbia, South Carolina, recently traveled to Washington, DC, to participate in National Advocacy Day and met with Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC). Wilson joined the Outpatient Surgery Quality and Access Act of 2023 (H.R. 972/S. 312) as a cosponsor immediately after the meeting. Read this Digital Debut to learn more about her view on ASC advocacy and how she swayed the congressman to join the fight. |
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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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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists such as Ozempic or Wegovy (semaglutide), Saxenda (liraglutide), or Zepbound (tirzepatide), have become increasingly popular in promoting weight loss. To support the safety of patients and the knowledge of anesthesia professionals, such as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has published "Anesthesia Care of the Patient on a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist."
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PR Newswire (03/11/24)
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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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The U.S. government said on Friday it has urged states to make interim payments to healthcare providers that were hit by the cyberattack at UnitedHealth's unit Change Healthcare. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' new guidance allows states to start making interim payments retroactively to the date when claims payment processing was disrupted due to the cybersecurity incident, the federal health agency said.
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Reuters (03/15/24) Leroy Leo; Mariam Sunny
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Despite evidence that ambulatory surgery is safe with faster recovery compared to in-patient hospitalization, surgeons in low- and middle-income countries like Uganda have been hesitant to embrace this practice. Kyabirwa Surgical Center is the first freestanding ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in rural Uganda. We aim to report the impact of a rural ASC since its establishment, in alleviating surgically-treatable morbidity within its catchment area.
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Cureus (03/09/2024) Unwana Abasi; Joseph Okello Damoi; Anna Turumanya Kalumuna; et al.
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The New England Journal of Medicine has published a study on a new blood-based screening test that can detect early-stage cancer. Having data on a new blood-based screening test for colorectal cancer is exciting.
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American Gastroenterological Association (03/13/24)
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Hammes, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare development, completed the development of a new ambulatory surgery center located at 2605 South Winchester Boulevard in Campbell, California. Silicon Valley Surgery Center is a joint venture between Surgery Ventures, powered by HCA Healthcare, and more than 50 multi-specialty physicians.
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PR Web (02/27/24)
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The number of people working in ambulatory settings of the healthcare sector increased by 5.7% between January 2020 and January 2023. In the same timeframe, the number of workers employed by nursing homes and residential care facilities decreased by 8.4%.
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AHRQ News Now (02/27/24)
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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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