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Are you ready for the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo? Make sure you’re prepared for the ASC community’s premier conference taking place in two weeks, April 17–20, in Orlando, Florida. This conference features brand-new networking opportunities, a schedule packed with ASC-specific education, a great location and ample opportunities for fun like this year’s ’80s-themed social event. So, pack your pens, notebooks and legwarmers, and secure your spot at ASCA 2024 today! |
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Data submission for the first quarter (Q1) of ASCA’s 2024 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey is now open. This valuable online resource provides data you can use to improve clinical outcomes, staff indicators, billing performance and more at your facility. If you haven’t already, subscribe today so you can submit your data in April and receive a full year of national comparison data. ASCA members save $150 on subscriptions to the 2024 survey. Purchase your subscription now. |
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Third-party research found ASCs are saving an average of $177,000 by implementing HST eChart. We used the research to build an EMR ROI calculator so you can input your center’s data to see the potential cost reductions when switching off paper. Try the calculator to discover your potential savings in seconds. Click here to try it now!
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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 hosted its first informational webinar for ASCA members and the recording is now available to view online. If you would like to attend a live webinar, you can register for the next one scheduled for Monday, April 22, at 11:00 am ET. These webinars describe the plans to launch the program, outline participant benefits and answer any questions. 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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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 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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As Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a serious threat, ranking as the second deadliest cancer in the US after lung cancer. In 2023 alone, more than 153,000 people were diagnosed, and tragically, more than 52,000 succumbed to the disease. Read this Digital Debut to learn more about ASCA’s commitment to life-saving screenings, like colonoscopies, and the benefits of having these procedures performed in an ASC. |
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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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According to new projections published today by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges), the United States will face a physician shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036. "Given the new findings, it is clear that both sustained and increased investments in training new physicians are critical to mitigating projected shortfalls of doctors needed to meet the health care needs of our country," said AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD.
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American Association of Medical Colleges (03/21/24)
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, today announced 41 drugs available through Medicare Part B will have a lowered Part B coinsurance rate from April 1 – June 30, 2024, if the drug company raises prices faster than the rate of inflation. An estimated 763,700 people with Medicare use one or more of these drugs annually.
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HHS News Release (03/26/24)
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The American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Radiology, and American Society of Anesthesiologists submitted their fifth amicus brief in support of the Texas Medical Association’s suit challenging the federal government’s improper implementation of the No Surprises Act. The societies contend that significant portions of federal agencies’ July 2021 interim final rule implementing the No Surprises Act are flawed.
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American Society of Anesthesiologists (03/25/24)
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Nearly 15 percent of medical claims submitted to private payers for reimbursement are initially denied, according to a new national survey of hospitals, health systems and post-acute care providers conducted by Premier, Inc. An average of 3.2 percent of all claims denied included those that were pre-approved via the prior authorization process.
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Premier News Release (03/21/24)
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The fallout is growing again against embattled Steward Healthcare as the company tries to sell off some of its assets in Massachusetts to catch up on back bills. Steward disclosed to the state it wants to sell its network of physicians to United Health Group, a move that could help Steward pay some of its bills, including a reported $50 million in unpaid rent.
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WCVB.com (MA) (03/27/24) Jennifer Eagan
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Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn), a bacterium present in the human oral cavity and rarely found in the lower gastrointestinal tract of healthy individuals, is enriched in human colorectal cancer tumours. High intratumoural Fn loads are associated with recurrence, metastases and poorer patient prognosis.
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Nature (03/20/24) Martha Zepeda-Rivera; Samuel S. Minot; Heather Bouzek; et al.
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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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