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The ASCA 2023 Conference & Expo starts tomorrow, Wednesday, May 17! If you haven’t yet signed up, don’t worry— you can still register onsite. Attendees will receive top-quality ASC education, access to the largest expo hall in the industry and a return to in-person networking. Don’t miss your chance. Join us in Louisville! |
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The ASCA Meetings app is your guide to ASCA 2023. It features customizable event schedules, session handouts, interactive maps, exhibitor information and more. If you haven’t already done so, be sure to download the app as soon as possible to begin planning your conference experience.
Please note: This is a NEW mobile app, so if you have an old ASCA Meetings app already on your phone, please delete it before downloading the new one.
We look forward to seeing you in Louisville!
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Registration is now open for ASCA’s 2023 virtual courses. Each course is available to purchase on its own or as part of the 2023 Virtual Courses Bundle— which gives you three courses for the price of two! The first course, Materials Management for ASCs, will broadcast live on June 5 and 6 and will be available on demand afterwards. |
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Make plans to participate in ASCA’s 2023 Salary & Benefits Survey, which will be open the entire month of June. This survey collects national, regional and state data on 20+ ASC positions and is a vital tool that assists ASCs in attracting and retaining the best employees. The survey is open to all ASCs, and there is no cost to participate. Both ASCA members and nonmembers who complete at least 40 percent of the survey will receive personalized results for free. |
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Beginning June 1, 2023, insurer UnitedHealthcare (UHC) will require providers to seek authorization before performing almost all upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, colonoscopy and capsule endoscopy procedures. This prior authorization policy includes four of the top five codes by volume performed in ASCs and would drastically affect the operations of many surgery centers that perform GI procedures. Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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On April 26, ASCA released the latest installment of the 60-Second Survey, a bimonthly survey series meant to take the pulse of the ASC community on current issues. The April survey asked questions regarding the use of electronic health record (EHR) products in ASCs. ASCA received 354 responses in 10 days—one of the highest levels of participation in the two-year history of the 60-Second Survey.
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COVID-19 snarled the US healthcare supply chain, but it was in trouble long before, experts say. What's more, drug and medical-device shortages could get worse, Tammy Beckham, DVM, PhD, associate director of the US Food and Drug Association's Resilient Supply Chain Program at the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, told attendees at this month's MedCon 2023.
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CIDRAP (05/11/23) Mary Van Beusekom
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A physician's compensation is influenced by various factors, such as their geographic location, area of specialization, and gender. Moreover, their salaries may fluctuate from one year to the next, and vary by region and specialty.
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Physicians Thrive (05/12/23)
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Prompt detection of colorectal cancer under age 50 (early-onset CRC) is a clinical priority due to its alarming rise. Early recognition of red-flag signs and symptoms (abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, diarrhea, or iron-deficiency anemia) may improve early detection and timely diagnosis of early-onset CRC.
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute (05/04/2023) Cassandra D.L. Fritz; Ebunoluwa E. Otegbeye; Xiaoyu Zong; et al.
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A machine learning platform can provide predictions for vision outcomes after IOL implantation, as well as direct patient feedback, according to an expert. At DOS Digital Day at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, Mark Packer, MD, gave an overview of the Oculotix AI system.
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Ocular Surgery News (05/07/23) Alex Young
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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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