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Register today for ASCA’s Materials Management for ASCs virtual course! Whether you are a materials manager, a surgical technician who performs the functions of a materials manager or an ASC administrator who wants to learn more about supply and inventory management, this virtual course is for you. It will stream live next week on Monday, June 5, and Tuesday, June 6, and will be available on demand afterwards. This course is available to purchase on its own or as part of the 2023 Virtual Course Bundle— which gives you three courses for the price of two! |
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Get ready to participate in ASCA’s free 2023 Salary & Benefits Survey. 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. Data submission begins tomorrow, June 1, and will remain open the rest of the month. 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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Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us in Louisville for the ASCA 2023 Conference & Expo! If you attended the conference, be sure to request your continuing education (CE) credits online via the ASCA 2023 Continuing Education Portal or through the ASCA Meetings app. The deadline to request CE credits is June 30. |
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Save the date for the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo, to be held April 17–20, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. If you have a suggestion for a topic or speaker for ASCA’s next annual conference, please let us know. Submissions for ASCA 2024 will be accepted through June 30. Submit your suggestions today! |
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Policy & Procedure Changes When Implementing an EHR
When it comes to implementing an EHR, there are a lot of steps to consider – internal buy-in, vendor research, implementation, training, support, and the list goes on. One often overlooked step is updating your Policies & Procedures. Maura Cash is the VP of Clinical Strategies here at HST Pathways, and she is here today to walk us through which policies and procedures need to be updated, which need to be created, and why it matters. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode - new podcast episodes are released every Tuesday!
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The Outpatient Surgery Quality and Access Act of 2023 (H.R. 972/S. 312) has gained support from ASCA members’ advocacy efforts. After meeting with constituents during this year’s National Advocacy Day in Washington, DC, in March, Representatives Mike Bost (R-IL), Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) signed on as cosponsors of the bill. Most recently, on May 17, Representative Kevin Hern (R-OK) signed on to the bill as a cosponsor. Read this Digital Debut for more on the background of the bill, its new ASC champions and the importance of advocacy. |
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On May 16, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster (R) signed SB 164 into law, eliminating certificate of need (CON) requirements for almost all health facilities in the state, excluding nursing homes and the Medical University of South Carolina. Under the new law, ASCs are exempted from CON requirements, but new requirements have been enacted for ASCs established or constructed after the law takes effect.
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An unexplained rise in colorectal cancer rates among younger adults is leading more people – including physicians – to get screened for the disease early, sometimes far ahead of the recommended age of 45 for those at average risk. Scientists racing to find clues toward understanding why cases of colorectal cancer are climbing among younger people.
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CNN (05/26/23) Jacqueline Howard; Kyla Russell
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I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of Ambulatory Care Services at The Joint Commission. I am no stranger to The Joint Commission.
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Joint Commission Ambulatory Buzz blog (05/22/23) Zach George
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Effective June 1, UnitedHealthcare will require prior authorization for nearly half (47%) of gastrointestinal endoscopies. The payer says the move is needed to curb costs related to alleged overuse of some GI procedures by physicians.
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Health Leaders Media (05/25/23) John Commins
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During the pandemic, physicians' stories about threats and harassment from patients came to the forefront. However, the risk of workplace violence in health care has been on the rise since 2011.
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American Medical Association (05/25/23)
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Although the 9-minute mean withdrawal time (m-WT) is often reported to be associated with the optimal adenoma detection rate (ADR), no randomized trials of screening colonoscopy have confirmed the impact of a 9-minute m-WT on adenoma miss rate (AMR) and ADR. In addition to increasing ADR, 9-minute m-WT also significantly reduces the AMR and [advanced adenoma miss rate] of screening colonoscopy without compromising detection efficiency.
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American Journal of Gastroenterology (05/01/23) Vol. 118, No. 5, P. 802 Shengbing Zhao; Yihang Song; Shuling Wang; et al.
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New research shows that the economic burden of health disparities in the United States remains unacceptably high. The study, funded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, part of the National Institutes of Health, revealed that in 2018, racial and ethnic health disparities cost the U.S. economy $451 billion, a 41 percent increase from the previous estimate of $320 billion in 2014.
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NIH News Release (05/16/23)
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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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