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I am pleased to announce that the nationwide shortage of sodium chloride 0.9% injection products, a form of intravenous saline, has officially ended. This marks a significant milestone for public health and reinforces the FDA’s commitment to ensuring Americans have consistent access to life-saving medical products.
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FDA News Release (08/08/25) Martin A. Makary
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Register today for ASCA’s new Financial Strategies for ASCs virtual course! This new two-part course will provide key financial insights, covering topics like balance sheets, income statements, expense management, Medicare reimbursement and budgeting. The course—along with ASCA’s entire suite of virtual education—is included in 2025 ASCA membership and also available for purchase by nonmembers. Part I of the course will be available September 8. Don’t miss out— register now! |
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ASCA Content (08/12/25)
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Wisconsin recently enacted legislation that allows more autonomy for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. On August 8, Wisconsin Assembly Bill 257, the APRN Modernization Act, was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers.
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AANA News Release (08/08/25)
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Full OR schedule, but charts still missing signatures? Get 100% chart completion thanks to status indicators & the ability to simultaneously edit charts on any device. Book a demo and see how.
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Tune in to the latest episode of ASCA’s Advancing Surgical Care Podcast, “National ASC Month & More,” to hear ASCA Government Affairs Manager Maia Kunkel discuss National ASC Month activities, including how to coordinate surgery center tours with elected officials and how to participate in ASCA’s National Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. |
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ASCA Content (08/12/25)
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This study found that in addition to lower utilization of common elective surgical procedures, the costs of surgical episodes were lower for patients enrolled in [Medicare Advantage (MA)] than those enrolled in [traditional Medicare]. MA plans had lower costs because more procedures were performed in outpatient settings, required shorter lengths of stay, and less expensive postacute care, with no apparent harm to overall quality.
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JAMA Health Forum (08/01/25) Eran Politzer; Timothy S. Anderson; John Z. Ayanian; et al.
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Join us this fall for ASCA’s 2025 National Advocacy Day, taking place September 15–17 in Washington, DC. National Advocacy Day gathers engaged members of the ASC community from across the country to advocate for their facilities and the high-quality care they deliver. It is an excellent opportunity to meet face-to-face with your members of Congress and their staff to educate them about the many benefits ASCs offer and issues currently impacting their ability to provide care. The deadline to register is this Friday, August 15. |
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ASCA Content (08/12/25)
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Illinois will ban arbitrary limits on anesthesia coverage thanks to a bill Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law Friday. Local lawmakers filed the plan after they saw insurance companies try to enforce time limits on anesthesia coverage.
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Wandtv.com (08/01/25) Mike Miletich
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Apply now to take the next Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist® (CAIP) exam, offered during the month of October. CAIP is the first credential designed specifically for infection preventionists in the ASC community, distinguishing those with a comprehensive understanding of the skills and knowledge that the role requires. The deadline to apply is August 31. |
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ASCA Content (08/12/25)
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The upcoming 2026 ICD-10 updates, effective October 1, 2025, are set to impact coding workflows for healthcare providers, payers, and analytics systems worldwide. Learn tips to prepare your organization, and avoid costly disruptions from delays in claims processing to compliance risks.
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Wolters Kluwer (07/14/25) RoseZetta Lima; Sarah Bryan
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The ASCA Board of Directors welcomed four new members: Brian Cohen, MD, administrative chief of Miami Anesthesia Services in Aventura, Florida; Dare Underwood Meeks, RN, CASC, group vice president and chief nursing officer at SCA Health in Birmingham, Alabama; Jessica Rodriguez, CASC, executive director of OAM Surgery Center at MidTowne in Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Raghu Reddy, chief administrative officer of MiOrtho Surgery Center in Southfield, Michigan. Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (08/12/25)
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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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