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Listen to the newest episode of ASCA’s Advancing Surgical Care Podcast—“The Outlook for Orthopedic Devices, Implants, Robotics and More”—to hear Carol Stanfill, vice president, US ambulatory surgery centers at DePuy Synthes, talk about the ways developments in medical devices, implants, robotics and digital technology continue to shape the future of orthopedic surgery in the outpatient setting. |
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We’re back in the saddle again! If you haven’t already, register today for the ASCA 2022 Conference & Expo, taking place April 27–30 in the wonderful city of 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, an extensive ASC-specific expo hall, a return to in-person networking and a dedication to safety. Register today! |
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Join us Tuesday, February 15, at 1:00 pm ET, for the second webinar in the Clinical Manager track of ASCA’s 2022 Webinar Series. During Identifying Cost Savings While Maintaining Excellence in Care, participants will learn impactful ways to manage expenses while identifying cost savings opportunities from service contracts to supplies and labor. This webinar is also included in ASCA’s 2022 Webinar All-Access Pass, which provides access to all 12 webinars in this year’s series for one low fee. |
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Make sure all the physicians in your ASC get a copy of the newest edition of ASCA’s “ ASC Physician Brief.” This issue looks at Congress’s attempts to avert physician pay cuts, surprise medical billing and a report on ASC savings. These quarterly, one-page news briefs provide at-a-glance reporting that can help ASC physicians lead their facilities to future success. Please encourage all your ASC’s physicians to subscribe. |
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Since ASCA’s last update in July, healthcare organizations across the country posted 331 breaches of protected health information (PHI) affecting 500 or more individuals. Consistent with previous time periods, the vast majority of the breaches—95 percent—were caused by unauthorized access or hacking. Read this Digital Debut for more information. |
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On January 25, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a surveyor memo outlining Vaccination Expectations for Surveyors Performing Federal Oversight. The memo states that surveyors who are not fully vaccinated should not participate as part of the on-site survey team.
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Associated Press (01/26/22) David A. Lieb; Heather Hollingsworth
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Health care workers in about half the states face a Thursday deadline to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine under a Biden administration mandate that will be rolled out across the rest of the country in the coming weeks. While the requirement is welcomed by some, others fear it will worsen already serious staff shortages if employees quit rather than comply.
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Associated Press (01/26/22) David A. Lieb; Heather Hollingsworth
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ABC News (01/26/22) ; Vanya Jain
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A major new study has found that more and more young people are being diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer, prompting renewed calls among doctors for early detection and screening. Researchers from University of Colorado School of Medicine analyzed data from more than 100,000 people with adenocarcinoma, a more aggressive cancer that's more likely to be caught in later stages. |
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ABC News (01/26/22) ; Vanya Jain
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AMA News Release (01/27/22)
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As health care providers, we are critically aware of the importance of having a steady and robust supply of blood and blood products to save the lives of our patients. But the COVID-19 pandemic poses ongoing challenges to organizations that have bolstered our blood supply for many years— such as businesses, houses of worship and universities—by hosting large blood drives.
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AMA News Release (01/27/22)
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PR Newswire (01/26/22)
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Physicians Thrive is pleased to announce the 2022 Physician Compensation Report is now available for download. The report highlights how physicians in different medical specialties and regions across the United States are being compensated for their work, the gender wage gap, the impact of COVID-19 on physician compensation, how much physicians are earning in bonuses and incentives, and which specialties are in the greatest demand.
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PR Newswire (01/26/22)
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The Center Square (01/26/22) Jon Styf
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The South Carolina Legislature moved forward on repealing certificate-of-need health care rules this week when the Senate approved a bill that would eliminate the laws. Certificate-of-need laws were put in place to regulate how many hospital facilities are available in an area and which facilities are allowed to offer which services in an effort to keep costs to consumers lower.
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The Center Square (01/26/22) Jon Styf
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FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts (01/27/22)
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Blaine Labs Company is voluntarily recalling one lot of RevitaDerm Wound Care to the consumer level because a bottle of the 1.0 ounce RevitaDerm Wound Care Gel has been found to be contaminated with Bacillus cereus. Patients who apply the contaminated product to a wound could develop a skin and soft tissue infection which could lead to serious complications.
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FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts (01/27/22)
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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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