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Two Safety Alerts Added to Recall Information Center, Including Class I Recall
May 24, 2013
NuVision Pharmacy of Dallas, Texas has recalled all sterile drug products due to a lack of sterility assurance. In addition, Abbott initiated a voluntary recall of FreeStyle lnsulinx Blood Glucose Meters in the US.

Capitol Fly-In Event a Huge Success
May 23, 2013
ASCA members from five states met with their members of Congress on Capitol Hill yesterday to kick off the first event of this year’s Capitol Fly-In Program.

Register for QualityNet Now or Risk Medicare Payment Reductions
May 20, 2013
This summer, Medicare-certified ASCs must report 2012 volume data for certain procedures and verify their use of a safe surgery checklist to CMS. ASCs that fail to report this information will face payment reductions from Medicare in 2015.

Ask Your Member of Congress to Cosponsor New ASC Legislation
May 16, 2013
The ASC Quality and Access Act of 2013 will be introduced in both the House and the Senate shortly. To build momentum around this important legislation, please ask your members of Congress to become original cosponsors.

ASCA 2013 Session Recordings Now Available
May 14, 2013
Order the entire package of all of the ASCA 2013 session recordings, including individual sessions and pre-meeting workshops, on ASCA's Learning Center.

Lack of Sterility Assurance of Drug Products at The Compounding Shop
May 10, 2013
The FDA’s preliminary findings of practices at The Compounding Shop of St. Petersburg, Fla., raise concerns about a lack of sterility assurance for sterile drugs produced at and distributed from this site.

ASC Legislation Expected to Be Introduced in Both Houses of Congress Shortly
May 9, 2013
ASCA received word this week that both the US House of Representatives and Senate versions of the Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality and Access Act of 2013 will be introduced soon.

How to Train an ASC Biller
May 8, 2013
Improperly trained billers can leave money on the table and jeopardize an ASC's compliance with billing regulations and policies.

Covidien Surgical Stapler Reloads Stolen Before Sterilization
May 7, 2013
Covidien Endo GIA Articulating 60-3.5 Surgical Stapler Reloads with lot number N3B0165LX were stolen from the manufacturer before they were sterilized. Although these devices were packaged and labeled as sterile, they are not sterile.

Cardinal Health Recalls Various Presource Kits
May 7, 2013
Cardinal Health discovered that various Presource Kits containing a pre-assembled anesthesia circuit and filter may contain outer plastic packaging on one or more components.

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May 2013

April 2013

Hospira Recalls Sodium Chloride Injection 0.9 percent USP, 100 mL Flexible Containers
April 30, 2013

New ASCA Webinars Address Medicare Regulatory Changes and Compounding Pharmacies
April 29, 2013

CMS Revises Advance Directive Notification Guidance; Interpretive Guidelines Updated
April 25, 2013

ASCA Encourages Contributions to The One Fund Boston
April 24, 2013

All Nora Apothecary & Alternative Therapies Sterile Compounded Products Recalled
April 23, 2013

All Balanced Solutions Sterile Compounded Products Recalled
April 22, 2013

Pre-Order ASCA 2013 Session Recordings
April 18, 2013

Update on ASCA 2013 Following Tragic Events in Boston
April 15, 2013

President’s 2014 Budget Plan Would Increase ASC and HOPD Payment Disparity
April 11, 2013

Order Recordings for ASCA 2013 Today
April 10, 2013

Reminder: 2% Medicare Cuts Effective This Week
April 4, 2013

More Ballots Needed for ASCA's 2013 Board of Directors
April 4, 2013

Last Chance to Pre-Register for ASCA 2013
April 3, 2013

ASCA to Introduce New, State-of-the-Art Benchmarking Program
April 2, 2013

Read the April issue of ASC Focus Magazine
April 1, 2013

Online Syllabus for ASCA 2013 Now Available
April 1, 2013

March 2013

Palimed Solutions, Inc. Sterile Compound Products Recalled
March 29, 2013

Clarification Regarding Problems with G-Codes and the Associated Charge
March 29, 2013

ASC Input Needed as CMS Considers More Reasonable Radiology Supervision Rules
March 28, 2013

Reports of Patient Injury and Death Linked to Stryker Instruments
March 28, 2013

“World’s Happiest Philosopher” to be Keynote Speaker at ASCA 2013
March 25, 2013

Clinical Specialties Compounding Pharmacy Products Recalled
March 22, 2013

ASCA Meets with CMS Regarding Payment Policy
March 21, 2013

Voting Reps: Submit Ballot for ASCA's 2013 Board of Directors
March 21, 2013

ASCA, Colorectal Cancer Experts, Host Legislative Briefing on Capitol Hil
March 20, 2013

Recognizing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 19, 2013

Congressional Advisory Group Contemplates Site–Neutral Medicare Payments
March 14, 2013

Sign Up for ASCA’s 2013 Capitol Fly-In Program
March 13, 2013

CMS Provides Guidance on Sequestration Cut Implementation
March 11, 2013

CDC to Discuss Updated Clinical Guidance on Fungal Meningitis
March 11, 2013

Sequestration Cuts Triggered—Now What?
March 7, 2013

Does Noonan Syndrome Increase Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptibility?
March 6, 2013

Registration Now Open for SAMBA 28th Annual Meeting
March 5, 2013

Read the March Issue of ASC Focus Magazine
March 4, 2013

February 2013

January 2013

CMS Revises Quality Reporting Manual
January 31, 2013

Make Your Voice Heard in Washington, DC
January 31, 2013

How to Keep Pain Management Cases in Your ASC
January 30, 2013

Introducing ASCA’s Live Learning Center
January 29, 2013

Sequestration Cuts Imminent as Debt Ceiling is Suspended
January 24, 2013

Outcomes Monitoring Surveys Faxed to Your ASC
January 23, 2013

Changes to HIPAA Requirements Finalized
January 18, 2013

Rules Clarifying Some Provisions of the Affordable Care Act Released
January 17, 2013

Book Your Room for ASCA 2013
January 17, 2013

Add Capacity to Your ASC Without Bricks and Mortar
January 16, 2013

MedPAC Proposes 0% ASC Payment Increase in 2014
January 10, 2013

FGI Responds to ASCA Letter; Your Input Still Needed!
January 8, 2013

Growth in the Number of ASCs Offers Cost Savings and Improved Access
January 7, 2013

Read the January Issue of ASC Focus Magazine
January 7, 2013

Last Day to Lock In 2012 Rates for ASCA 2013
January 4, 2013

ASC Medicare Cuts Averted…For Now
January 3, 2013

December 2012

November 2012

EHR Legislation Introduced to Support ASC Physicians
November 29, 2012

Call For Nominations to ASCA Board of Directors
November 29, 2012

2012 ASC Salary & Benefits Survey Report Available
November 27, 2012

CDC to Discuss Other Infections Linked to Contaminated Steroid Injections
November 27, 2012

Increased Propofol Shortage Due to Hurricane Sandy
November 20, 2012

Medicare Cuts Loom Large
November 15, 2012

Register for ASCA’s 2013 Webinar Series
November 14, 2012

Op-Ed: We Can Do Better For Our Wounded Warriors
November 12, 2012

Time Running Out to Participate in OMP 3rd Quarter 2012
November 9, 2012

2012 Election Results; Share Your Priorities and Concerns
November 8, 2012

Eliminate Documentation Deficiencies and Improve Your ASC’s Bottom Line
November 7, 2012

Last Chance to Save on ASCA's Winter Coding Seminar
November 6, 2012

ASCA 2013 Online Registration Now Available
November 5, 2012

Analysis of Medicare’s 2013 Payment Rule
November 2, 2012

Read the Latest Issue of ASC Focus Magazine
November 2, 2012

Contamination Identified in Additional NECC Products
November 2, 2012

Medicare’s 2013 Final Rule Released
November 1, 2012

Recall of All Ameridose Products
November 1, 2012

October 2012

Government Affairs Update to Become Members-Only Benefit
October 25, 2012

Join the Latest CDC Call about the Meningitis Outbreak
October 25, 2012

FDA Releases NECC Customer Lists
October 24, 2012

Two Weeks Left to Save on ASCA's Winter Coding Seminar
October 24, 2012

Browse ASCA's New Online Business Directory
October 23, 2012

FDA Issues Sample Patient Notification Letter
October 19, 2012

Physician Groups Call for Replacement of SGR Formula
October 18, 2012

Meningitis Response Expands to New Drugs; Learn More on a CDC Call Today
October 16, 2012

Pre-Meeting Workshops at ASCA 2013
October 12, 2012

MedPAC Contemplates Payment Cap that Could Affect ASCs
October 11, 2012

ASCA and ASCs nationwide commemorate National ASC Day
October 11, 2012

Access CDC Resources on the Meningitis Outbreak
October 10, 2012

CDC Issues Meningitis Health Advisory
October 5, 2012

OIG Plans to Evaluate ASCs Compared to HOPDs
October 4, 2012

Negotiating Compensation with Your Anesthesia Provider
October 3, 2012

PHC4 Report Misses True Story of Ambulatory Surgery Centers’ Value
October 3, 2012

Read the October Issue of ASC Focus Magazine
October 1, 2012

September 2012

August 2012

EHR Incentive Program Phase Two Rules Finalized – Problems Still Persist
August 30, 2012

ASCs, Physicians Face Potential Payment Cuts on January 1, 2013
August 23, 2012

ASCA's Free Medicare Quality Reporting Toolkit Now Available
August 20, 2012

National ASC Day Scheduled for October 11, 2012
August 17, 2012

ASCA Representatives Meet with FDA Regarding Drug Shortages and Single-Dose Vials
August 16, 2012

CMS Updates Quality Reporting Specifications Manual
August 13, 2012

Government Accountability Office Study on Unsafe Injection Practices
August 9, 2012

Prepare for Medicare in 2013 with ASCA's Next Webinar
August 6, 2012

Additional ASC Quality Reporting Elements Finalized
August 2, 2012

How to Unsubscribe from ASCA Connect
August 2, 2012

Read the August Issue of ASC Focus Magazine
August 1, 2012

Poll Confirms that Patients Continue to Trust Doctors to Put Patient Health First
August 1, 2012

July 2012

ASCA Meets with the CDC to Discuss Single-Use Vials
July 26, 2012

Get Involved to Help Improve ASC Reimbursement Rates
July 25, 2012

Additional Quality Reporting FAQs Now Available
July 24, 2012

Learn about ASC Payer Contracting Negotiations with ASCA’s Next Webinar
July 23, 2012

President Signs Legislation Containing Drug Shortage Provisions
July 19, 2012

Help ASCA Discuss Concerns about Your Drug Supplies with the CDC
July 19, 2012

All ASCA Members to Join ASCA Connect Automatically
July 18, 2012

Medicare Payment Resources Available
July 16, 2012

More Analysis on 2013 Proposed Medicare ASC Rates
July 12, 2012

Registration Open for Winter Coding Seminar
July 12, 2012

2013 Proposed Medicare Payment Rates Released
July 9, 2012

ASP Issues Recall of Sterrad Cyclesure 24 Biological Indicators
July 5, 2012

Read the July Issue of ASC Focus Magazine
July 2, 2012

June 2012

How the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Health Care Affects ASCs
June 28, 2012

Agenda and Session Descriptions Available for Winter Coding Seminar
June 27, 2012

CMS Reiterates Policy on Single Dose Vial Use to State Surveyors
June 26, 2012

Capitol Fly-In Participants Advocate for ASCs
June 21, 2012

OIG Advisory Opinion Identifies Potential Risk Factors for Anesthesia Service Arrangements
June 20, 2012

Deadline Extended for ASC Employee Salary and Benefits Survey
June 19, 2012

Enforcement of HIPAA 5010 Transaction Standards Will Commence July 1
June 18, 2012

Medicare Quality Reporting Alert: Change in G-code Reportings
June 14, 2012

Mark Your Calendars for Important Deadlines and Events Impacting ASCs
June 13, 2012

Submit Your ASCA 2012 Evaluation Forms
June 11, 2012

Continuing Education Credits and Hours for ASCA 2012 Attendees
June 8, 2012

Five New Surgical Codes and Six New Drug/Biologic Codes Added
June 7, 2012

Download the Audio Recording of ASCA's Quality Reporting Webinar
June 6, 2012

Increased Insulin Pen Scrutiny
June 5, 2012

ASC Quality Reporting Secondary Payer Issue Resolved
June 4, 2012

Read the June Issue of ASC Focus Magazine
June 1, 2012

May 2012

Drug Shortage Legislation Passes the US House
May 31, 2012

Congressional Budget Negotiations’ Potential Impact on ASCs
May 29, 2012

CMS Actuaries Bolster ASCA’s Argument Against CPI-U for ASC Payment Updates
May 24, 2012

Submit the ASC Employee Salary and Benefits Survey
May 23, 2012

ASCA Comments on Unfair Meaningful Use Policy
May 17, 2012

ASCA 2012 Session Recordings Available
May 17, 2012

ASCA Webinar: Analyzing Your Revenue Cycle
May 16, 2012

List of ASCA 2012 Exhibit Hall Drawing Winners
May 14, 2012

Victory for ASCs: Less Onerous Emergency Equipment Requirement
May 10, 2012

Important Information for ASCA 2012 Attendees
May 8, 2012

Please Participate in Upcoming Membership Survey
May 7, 2012

Avis Offering Car Rental Discount for ASCA 2012 Attendees
May 4, 2012

Results from ASCA’s Drug Shortages Survey
May 3, 2012

Medicare Reduces Lithotripsy Payment Rate
May 3, 2012

CMS Releases Quality Reporting Manual
May 2, 2012

Read the New Issue of ASC Focus Magazine
May 1, 2012

April 2012

Last Day to Pre-Register for ASCA 2012
April 30, 2012

Download the ASCA 2012 Mobile App
April 27, 2012

ASC Medicare Rates Corrected—Again
April 26, 2012

ASCA's Analysis of Proposed Quality Reporting Requirements
April 25, 2012

CMS Releases Proposed Quality Reporting Guidelines
April 24, 2012

ASCs Storm Capitol Hill
April 24, 2012

Capitol Hill Takes On Drug Shortages
April 23, 2012

ASCA Announces Election Results
April 20, 2012

Complete ASCA's Drug Shortages Survey
April 13, 2012

New Cosponsor for ASC Quality and Access Act
April 12, 2012

Wisconsin Governor Signs ASC Legislation
April 10, 2012

House Letter Seeks Change in Single Use Vial Policy
April 6, 2012

Senate Letter to CMS Requests Data on ASC Conversions
April 5, 2012

VIDEO: How to Register for ASCA 2012
April 4, 2012

Faculty List Now Available for ASCA 2012
April 3, 2012

Same Day Surgery Clarification
April 2, 2012

March 2012

Medicare Payment Update
March 29, 2012

Medicare Releases Quality Reporting Codes
March 28, 2012

Need Information on Drug Shortages?
March 27, 2012

Complete ASCA’s HIT Survey
March 26, 2012

Submit Your Questions for ASCA’s Membership Meeting at ASCA 2012
March 23, 2012

House Passes Legislation to Repeal Payment Board and Promote Medical Liability Reform
March 22, 2012

Understanding HITECH
March 21, 2012

MedPAC Calls for Medicare Payment Cuts and Repeal of the SGR
March 16, 2012

ASCA Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Colorectal Screening
March 16, 2012

Quality Reporting Expert to Speak at ASCA 2012
March 15, 2012

CMS Pushes HIPAA 5010 Enforcement Deadline Back Again
March 15, 2012

OMP 4th Quarter Reports Delayed
March 14, 2012

HHS Releases Final Rule on State Health Exchanges
March 12, 2012

Government Affairs Sessions Prominent in ASCA 2012 Program
March 12, 2012

ASCA and Specialty Societies Meet with CMS Regarding Payment Policies
March 8, 2012

ASCA President Emphasizes Benefits of ASCs in FOXBusiness Article
March 8, 2012 (FOXBusiness)

American Airlines Offering Discount for ASCA 2012 Attendees
March 7, 2012

New Jersey Proposes Changes to Personal Injury Protection Regulations
March 6, 2012

ASCs Across the Country Report Payment Errors
March 5, 2012

Download the ASCA 2012 Program
March 2, 2012

ASCA Board Approves 2012 Legislative and Regulatory Agenda
March 1, 2012

Treatment Cost Variation Responsible for $36 Billion in Healthcare Waste
March 1, 2012 (Reuters)

February 2012

Session Topics Available for ASCA 2012
February 29, 2012

VIDEO: Disaster Drill for Portland ASC
February 28, 2012

ASCA Welcomes Three New Staff Members in 2012
February 27, 2012

CMS Responds to Congressional Inquiry on ASC Update Factor
February 24, 2012

Help Raise Awareness of Drug Shortages
February 23, 2012

Research Proves Colonoscopies Save Lives
February 23, 2012

ASC Focus Magazine Re-Launching This Spring
February 22, 2012

ASCA Extends Support to Iowa Association in Opposition to Overreaching Legislation
February 21, 2012

Deal Reached to Prevent Physician Payment Cuts
February 20, 2012

Take Action on Drug Shortages
February 17, 2012

HHS to Delay ICD-10 Implementation
February 16, 2012

Chronic Drug Shortages Reported in Health Care Community, Capitol Hill
February 15, 2012

Have You Tried ASCA Connect?
February 14, 2012

IRS Proposes Regulations Implementing Tax on Medical Devices
February 13, 2012

2011 ASCAPAC Annual Report
February 10, 2012

Rep. Matheson Cosponsors ASC Legislation
February 9, 2012

ASCA Debuts New Web Site; Register for ASCA 2012
February 6, 2012



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