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On January 1, new requirements stemming from the No Surprises Act went into effect. Join ASCA’s new webinar, No Surprises Act: What New Surprise Billing Regulations Mean for ASCs, tomorrow, January 20, at 1:00 pm ET. This program will provide an overview of the new requirements and what ASCs need to consider to ensure they are compliant. This webinar is FREE for ASCA members and $50 for nonmembers. Continuing education will not be offered. |
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ASCA’s new ASC Administrator Development Program is a yearlong mentoring program that matches newer and aspiring administrators with their experienced peers. In addition to learning new ideas and best practices from people who have been in your shoes, you’ll also get:
- an exclusive ASC Administrator Development Track at the ASCA 2022 Conference & Expo
- four exclusive 30-minute webinars
- monthly check-in communications
- complimentary ASCA publications
- and more!
The deadline to apply for this exciting new program is January 31. Learn more and apply today! |
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While the past two years of virtual conferences have been great, we are excited to return to the classic ASCA in-person conference this spring. Register today for the ASCA 2022 Conference & Expo, taking place April 27–30 in Dallas, TX. ASCA’s annual conference is the can’t-miss event of the year for ASC professionals, and will feature the same top-quality education, solutions in the ASC industry’s largest expo hall, a return to in-person networking and a dedication to safety. Register today! |
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If you’re preparing to take the March Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist (CAIP)® exam, be sure to watch Infection Prevention for ASCs On Demand—the only infection prevention course taught by experts who are both CAIP certified and working in the ASC industry. This virtual course, which is comprised of two half days and is available on demand through the ASCA Learning Hub, is a great way to make sure you’re prepared for the exam. |
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ASCA’s fifth 60-Second Survey, conducted last month, asked questions regarding nursing and other staff shortages. The survey received 338 total responses. Read this Digital Debut for more on the survey results. |
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On January 1, new regulations related to surprise medical billing that impact ASCs went into effect. The regulations, stemming from the December 2020 No Surprises Act, provide new patient protections against surprise billing for emergency services and for certain nonemergency services provided by out-of-network (OON) providers at in-network facilities (such as ASCs). To comply, ASCs will need to take certain actions.
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CNN (01/13/22) Ariane De Vogue
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The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden's vaccine and testing requirement aimed at large businesses, but it allowed a vaccine mandate for certain health care workers to go into effect nationwide. The decision is a huge hit to Biden's attempts to use the power of the federal government to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CNN (01/13/22) Ariane De Vogue
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Joint Commission Online (01/12/22)
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The Joint Commission has approved revisions to the Rights and Responsibilities of the Individual (RI) chapter for hospitals, critical access hospitals, ambulatory health care organizations, behavioral health care and human services organizations, home care organizations, and nursing care centers. These revisions were made after an internal review and address a written policy on informed consent and organizational use of images, films, and recordings of patients.
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Joint Commission Online (01/12/22)
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AMA News Release (01/13/22)
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"The American Medical Association (AMA) strongly disagrees with the MedPAC's recommendation today to continue the freeze in Medicare physician fee payments, a decision that imperils patient access to high-quality care as the costs to practice medicine continue to rise. AMA research shows that, when adjusted for inflation in practice costs, Medicare physician payment has declined 20 percent from 2001 to 2020," said Gerald E. Harmon, M.D., AMA president.
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AMA News Release (01/13/22)
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Medscape (01/14/22) Sylvie M. Baggett; Keith L. Martin
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In the wake of a global pandemic, many are re-evaluating their lifestyles and where they can find happiness. For physicians, the struggles that COVID-19 continues to bring, like dealing with vaccine misinformation or adjusting to hybrid work models, can affect their lives beyond practicing medicine.
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Medscape (01/14/22) Sylvie M. Baggett; Keith L. Martin
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DARK Daily (01/12/22)
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Gastroenterologists (GI) may soon gain a useful new tool for use in gathering both biopsies and diagnostic information when examining the gastrointestinal tract. Ongoing development of a new robotic device promises both capabilities using technology that will be of interest to GI pathologists and clinical laboratory scientists.
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DARK Daily (01/12/22)
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The Lancet (01/15/22) Vol. 399, No. 10321, P. 233
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Millions of elective surgical procedures were cancelled worldwide during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. This enabled redistribution of staff and resources to provide care for patients with COVID-19 and addressed evidence that perioperative SARS-CoV-2 infection increases postoperative mortality.
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The Lancet (01/15/22) Vol. 399, No. 10321, P. 233
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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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