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Only one month remains until the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo—the greatest conference for the ASC community! And next Monday, April 1, registration prices will increase by up to $300.Taking place April 17–20, this conference features brand-new networking opportunities, a schedule packed with ASC-specific education, a great location in Orlando and ample opportunities for fun. Don’t miss out! Hurry and register before prices go up! |
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During ASCA’s next webinar, Strategies to Prevent ASC Staff Burnout, learn why burnout happens, how to recognize burnout and its consequences, the best way to handle burnout when it occurs and, ultimately, how to avoid burnout before it has a chance to begin. This webinar will take place next Tuesday, April 2, at 1:00 pm ET, and is included in ASCA’s 2024 Webinar All-Access Pass. |
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On this week’s audio update, ASCA President Mandy Hawkins previews several opportunities for networking and socializing at the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida, next month. Mandy provides overviews of the Epic ’80s Backyard Party on Friday night, the Celebration Luncheon, a selection of wellness activities, the sold-out exhibit hall and more. Tune in, mark your calendar and bring your own ’80s style for the Friday evening event. |
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The deadline to apply for the May Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC)® exam is next Sunday, March 31. The CASC credential is a distinction earned by members of the ASC community who demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills required of an ASC administrator. |
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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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Share your ASC experience with others in the ASC community by leading a presentation at the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo. Next year’s annual conference will be held April 30–May 3 in Denver, Colorado. ASCA is interested in proposals from individuals with hands-on experience in the ASC industry on topics involving human resources, clinical care, quality, finance, legal issues, information technology, anesthesia and more. The submission deadline is next Sunday, March 31. Submit your proposal today. |
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The Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (OAS CAHPS) Survey will become a mandatory component of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ ASC Quality Reporting Program on January 1, 2025. Read this Digital Debut to learn more about the survey content, modes, approved vendors and more. |
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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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UnitedHealth Group said on Friday its Change Healthcare unit will start to process the medical claims backlog of more than $14 billion as it resumes some software services disrupted by a cyberattack last month. The company has been scrambling to resume services at the technology unit that was hit by a cyberattack on Feb. 21, disrupting payments to U.S. doctors and healthcare facilities and forcing the U.S. government to launch a probe.
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Reuters (03/22/24) Mariam Sunny; Leroy Leo
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Health plans and providers alike are disgruntled with a new report (PDF) to Congress released by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) Friday. The American Medical Association and the Medical Group Management Association said the recommendations it gives for physician payments are flawed, while America's Health Insurance Plans defended Medicare Advantage.
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Fierce Healthcare (03/18/24) Noah Tong
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Today, leaders from the American Nurses Association, the Emergency Nurses Association, and the American College of Emergency Physicians, joined together on Capitol Hill to highlight the need for passage of legislation designed to mitigate the frequency and severity of workplace violence in health care. During a briefing for congressional staffers, the presidents of the three organizations used data and storytelling to build an understanding of the impact this ongoing crisis has on health care workers and patients – a situation that is particularly dire in emergency departments which serve as the health care safety net and are open 24/7.
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American Nurses Association (03/22/24)
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It is estimated that in the United States, 4 million surgeries per year are performed on patients who are aged 65 and older. Surgery in this group, however, requires special considerations.
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Senior Living (03/11/24) Jeff Hoyt
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing an update on our ongoing evaluation of quality and performance issues related to plastic syringes made in China, and announcing additional recommendations and actions the FDA is taking to address these issues. In November 2023, the FDA informed consumers, health care providers, and health care facilities that the FDA is evaluating the potential for device failures (such as leaks, breakage, and other problems) with plastic syringes manufactured in China, that are used for injecting fluids into, or withdrawing fluids from, the body.
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FDA Drug Safety Communication (03/19/24)
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Surglogs, the nation's leading regulatory and accreditation platform for healthcare facilities, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). This collaboration enables Surglogs users to access AAAHC accreditation standards through the digital platform, facilitating real-time monitoring of compliance with AAAHC standards.
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PR Newswire (03/13/24)
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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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