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Shifts in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, including guidance from the United States Preventive Services Task Force lowering the recommended screening age from 50 to 45 years in 2021, may leave gaps in clinicians’ understanding of related barriers and beliefs held by patients. This study uses the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Framework to analyze factors influencing CRC screening uptake among individuals aged 44–54 years and identifies how gaps in knowledge intersect with screening barriers, particularly as they relate to the health care system and sociocultural environment.
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Health Promotion Practice (12/23/24) Ginny E. Kincaid; Carolyn Headley; Laura K. Vercammen; et al.
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Your first attempt at intubation should be your best. Discover how the McGRATH™ MAC video laryngoscope can help experienced and inexperienced clinicians significantly increase first-pass success rates.1,†
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Today is the second day of the Coding & Reimbursement for ASCs virtual course! If you haven’t already registered, there’s still time to sign up and join today’s sessions, which began at 11:00 am ET. Today’s schedule features sessions on coding and billing for gastroenterology, pain management, orthopedic procedures and more. These sessions will also be available on demand starting tomorrow, January 15. Note: AAPC credits are only available during the live broadcast. |
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ASCA Content (01/14/25)
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A yearlong bipartisan congressional investigation into two private equity-backed U.S. hospital systems found that patient care deteriorated at both operations as their private equity owners reaped significant payouts on their investments in the systems. The findings reinforced academic research showing how private equity health care investments harm patients while enriching investors.
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NBC News (01/08/25) Gretchen Morgenson
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Prepare for 2025 Changes
Join MedTrainer’s compliance experts for a look at the regulatory changes that could impact healthcare operations, compliance, and financial performance. You’ll leave this 20-minute session aware and prepared so you can quickly adjust processes and plans.
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Tune in to the newest episode of ASCA’s Advancing Surgical Care Podcast to hear ASCA President Mark Wainner discuss the current shortage of anesthesia providers confronting ASC operators with Alfonso del Granado, ASCA Board member and administrator of Covenant High Plains Surgery Centers in Lubbock, Texas. During this episode, del Granado shares some of the management techniques he employs to better use anesthesia providers within the facilities he oversees. |
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ASCA Content (01/14/25)
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Is your ASC part of the growth wave? Two-OR ASCs are experiencing a 22% growth surge, driven by increased operational efficiency and flexibility. In contrast, larger ASCs with 15 ORs are seeing declines. Why are smaller ASCs leading the charge? Read the full report and find out.
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The long quest for powerful non-opioid drugs that treat pain without risk of addiction is nearing a milestone, in the form of a pill that could soon win approval from the Food and Drug Administration. If successful, the drug developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals would offer a possible alternative to potent prescription painkillers such as oxycodone, which was once heavily marketed by drug companies and fueled an epidemic of dependency and death.
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Washington Post (01/13/25) Daniel Gilbert; David Ovalle
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WAIT! Ask These Questions Before Making a Capital Equipment Purchase
When outfitting your medical facility with essential equipment, your decisions can have a long-term impact on its effectiveness and budget. Whether buying new, refurbished, or exploring other alternatives, asking the right questions can ensure that you make informed decisions.
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Are you interested in being a mentor or mentee in the spring virtual class of the 2025-2026 ASC Administrator Development Program? The application period opens tomorrow, January 15. This yearlong mentoring program matches newer and aspiring administrators with their more experienced peers. Applications are due January 31. |
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ASCA Content (01/14/25)
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On January 8, 2025, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed into law House Bill No. 5159, “An Act enhancing the health care market review process,” which was passed by the Massachusetts legislature in the last few days of 2024. The bill will implement greater scrutiny of certain health care entities and affiliated companies—including private equity sponsors, significant equity investors, health care real estate investment trusts, and management services organizations—as well as pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit management companies in the Commonwealth.
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National Law Review (01/10/25) Andrew P. Rusczek; Timothy J. Murphy; Rachel Weisblatt; et al.
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Ready to convince your physicians to switch to an EMR? Equip yourself with the knowledge and resources to confidently initiate the switch.
Our comprehensive resource hub has everything you need to make a compelling case. From ROI calculators to informative blogs, insightful slide decks, and step-by-step video guides, you’ll find the tools to demonstrate the financial, operational, and clinical benefits of adopting an EMR in your surgery center.
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The data submission period for the fourth quarter (Q4) of ASCA’s 2024 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey is open through January 31. Subscribers should make sure to submit their data by the deadline to get a complete picture of trends for last year. Is your ASC on track for success in the new year? Make 2025 your facility’s best year yet by subscribing to ASCA’s 2025 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey. |
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ASCA Content (01/14/25)
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Thirteen states now allow optometrists to perform scalpel eyelid surgery, even though these nonphysicians receive only a fraction of the training that ophthalmologists do. This legal trend is one that deeply concerns Iowa ophthalmologist Erin M. Shriver, MD, whose state in 2020 began allowing those with no required surgical training to perform more than 120 eyelid surgeries.
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American Medical Association (01/06/25) Tanya Albert Henry
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The application period for the March Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist (CAIP)® exam is open through January 31. CAIP is the first credential designed specifically for infection preventionists in the ASC community. This certification distinguishes those with a comprehensive understanding of the skills and knowledge that the role of an ASC infection preventionist requires. Learn more and apply today. |
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ASCA Content (01/14/25)
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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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