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The ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo starts tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17! If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t worry— you can still register onsite. The conference provides top-quality ASC education, access to the largest expo hall in the industry and ample opportunities for networking. Don’t miss your chance. Join ASCA and your peers in Orlando! |
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The ASCA Meetings app is your guide to the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo. It features customizable event schedules, session handouts, interactive maps, exhibitor information and more. If you haven’t already, be sure to download the app as soon as possible to begin planning your conference experience. ASCA looks forward to seeing you in Orlando! |
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Tune in to ASCA’s Advancing Surgical Care Podcast to hear the newest episode: “A Discussion with ASCA CEO Bill Prentice and Dr. Abbey Vandersall, Vice President for Quality and Clinical Services at AMSURG.” Prentice and Vandersall discuss the ongoing importance of colorectal cancer screening, compliance with the new recommendation to begin these screenings at age 45 and the critical role ASCs are playing in expanding access to this life-saving procedure. Listen to any episode on ASCA’s podcast webpage or make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing through your favorite podcast hosting site. |
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On this week’s audio update, ASCA Regulatory Policy & Research Manager Alex Taira talks about how to use the association’s 2024 Medicare Rate Calculators—members-only resources that provide ASCs with their specific Medicare reimbursement rates for ASC-payable procedures. |
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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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Submit your data for the first quarter (Q1) of ASCA’s 2024 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey by Tuesday, April 30, at 11:59 pm ET. 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. There have been a few updates to the survey platform. Please be mindful of these changes as you submit your data. |
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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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April is National Minority Health Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about the health disparities faced by racial and ethnic minorities, as well as American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in the US. This month highlights the unequal burden of illness and premature death experienced by these populations. Read this Digital Debut to learn more about how ASCA champions equity in healthcare. |
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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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There are more active drug shortages in the United States than ever, according to data from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the University of Utah Drug Information Service. The organizations first started tracking drug shortages in 2001. Active shortages previously peaked in 2014, with 320 drugs in active shortage.
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CNN (04/12/24) Deidre McPhillips
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The FDA is announcing expanded actions for Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co. Ltd. with an additional import alert for not meeting device quality system requirements, to prevent ALL plastic syringes by this manufacturer from entering the United States. We are also providing an update to our recommendations: Until further notice and because of potential quality and performance issues, the agency recommends that U.S. suppliers of plastic syringes, consumers, health care providers and facilities immediately transition away from using all models of plastic syringes (including 5 mL luer lock syringes) manufactured by Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co Ltd, unless use of these syringes is absolutely necessary until you can complete the transition.
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FDA Safety Communication (04/10/24)
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The American Medical Association today released informal survey findings showing the ongoing, devastating impact of the Change Healthcare cyberattack, which threatens the viability of physician practices across the country, and, according to respondents, has serious implications for patient care. According to the survey, which was conducted from March 26 to April 3, restricted functionality since the cyberattack has resulted in: 36% of respondents reporting suspension in claim payment; 32% being unable to submit claims; and 22% being unable to verify eligibility for benefits.
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AMA News Release (04/10/24)
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A statement on "The Aging Surgeon" was initially developed by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Board of Governors Physician Competency and Health Workgroup and was approved by the Board of Regents at its October 2015 meeting. The following update of this statement based upon the work of the Board of Governors Physician Competency and Health Workgroup in 2023 addressing specific issues focused on the supporting lifelong competency of surgeons was approved by the ACS Board of Regents in February 2024 during its meeting in Chicago, IL.
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American College of Surgeons (04/09/2024)
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The decadelong decline of independent physicians rolled on in 2022 and 2023 with a new high of 77.6% doctors employed by hospitals or other corporate entities as of the new year, according to a new report. The past two years saw that share increase by 5.1%, according to the Physicians Advocacy Institute-commissioned report prepared by Avalere.
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Fierce Healthcare (04/12/24) Dave Muoio
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Once upon a time, people visited their doctors on carefully coordinated and designed health-system campuses with medical office buildings and a hospital or two. Fast-forward a few decades, and "outpatient" facilities are becoming the norm rather than the exception.
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ConnectCRE.com (04/11/24) Amy Wolff Sorter
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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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