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The ASCA 2023 Conference & Expo is just two weeks away! ASCA’s annual conference has the resources, education and networking opportunities you need to lead your surgery center to success. If you’d rather avoid flying, Louisville is located within a day’s drive for more than half the US population—so a road trip might be the way to go. If you haven’t yet, sign up now— before online registration closes next Tuesday, May 9, and rates increase! |
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Last week, ASCA released the latest 60-Second Survey on electronic health record (EHR) technology. For this survey, ASCA is interested in your thoughts on EHRs. Whether your facility is using an EHR or not, your feedback is important!The survey will close this Friday, May 5. |
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Designated ASCA voting representatives are encouraged to vote for the members of the ASCA Board of Directors. The candidates selected to serve on the ASCA Board will also serve on the ASCA Foundation Board. Learn more about the candidates and cast your ballot by next Monday, May 8. |
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Earlier in April, 90210 Surgery Medical Center in Beverly Hills, California, hosted a facility tour for the staff of Representative Ted Lieu (D-CA). The conversation allowed the facility to discuss surgery centers with the congressman’s staff and the importance of supporting the Outpatient Surgery Quality and Access Act of 2023. Read this Digital Debut for an excerpt from an interview with Andy Ball, chief executive officer, and Benita Tapia, administrator and director of nursing, of the surgery center. |
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The Power of Interoperability & Technology
We always hear about the concept of interoperability, but what does it truly mean and look like in practice? Michael Powers is the Admin at Children’s West Surgery Center, and his team has recently undergone an initiative to transition from 5+ software vendors to one. He’s sharing what that process has been like, how to make the switch successful, and what it means for the future of his surgery center. Make sure to subscribe - new podcast episodes are released every Tuesday!
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On April 26, ASCA staff attended a US House Committee on Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee legislative hearing titled “Lowering Unaffordable Costs: Legislative Solutions to Increase Transparency and Competition in Health Care.”
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure testified at her first appearance before Congress since her confirmation in 2021. The bipartisan hearing discussed legislative proposals aimed at increasing transparency and competition and lowering healthcare costs.
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ASCA members are invited to join a free webinar hosted by Press Ganey, “Don’t just check the box: Implementing best in class HX tools to unlock growth for ambulatory surgery,” taking place Tuesday, May 16, at 1:00 pm ET. |
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Staff Vaccination Requirements: CMS will soon end the requirement that covered providers and suppliers establish policies and procedures for staff vaccination. CMS will share more details regarding ending this requirement at the anticipated end of the public health emergency.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (05/01/23)
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Last year, Ryan Reynolds lost a bet and filmed his first colonoscopy. That video, created in partnership with colon cancer awareness campaign Lead From Behind, is now an award-winner.
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CTV News (Canada) (04/26/23) Kaija Jussinoja
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Newly announced limits on visas for foreign nurses threatens to further a staffing strain on hospitals, nursing homes and other major health employers. The State Department in its May Visa Bulletin announced that nearly all the available green card slots that nurses are eligible for had been filled.
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The Hill (04/25/23) Nathaniel Weixel
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At The Joint Commission, our vision is that all people always experience the safest, highest-quality health care. To achieve this, we must reduce existing disparities and advance the equitable provision of health care.
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Joint Commission -- Advancing Health Care Equity (04/24/23) Stacey Barrett; Beth Ann Longo
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A coalition of experts in a newly published report found that the U.S. health care system was uniquely disadvantaged when it came to handling the COVID-19 pandemic, concluding the system was too divided, outdated and disorganized to efficiently take on the crisis. The COVID Crisis Group, an organization formed in 2021 to map the landscape of the pandemic, published its report “Lessons from the Covid War: An Investigative Report” this week, laying out a retrospective analysis of the outbreak.
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The Hill (04/25/23) Joseph Choi
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A primary pain point for outpatient surgery patient clinical experience is managing communication between the physician's office and the surgery center. One of the unique aspects of the ambulatory surgery center space is the relationship between the surgery center and the physician's office, Jessie Monnier, senior director of operations—ambulatory surgery centers at Providence, says.
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Health Leaders Media (04/26/23) Christopher Cheney
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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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