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Listen to the newest episode of ASCA’s Advancing Surgical Care Podcast, “A Look at ASC Marketplace Trends with nimble solutions CEO Nader Samii,” to hear ASCA Chief Executive Officer Bill Prentice and nimble solutions Chief Executive Officer Nader Samii discuss short- and long-term projections for the surgery center market’s growth, key drivers of that growth and what visionary surgery center leaders are focusing on today to ensure their future success. |
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The data submission period for ASCA’s free 2023 Salary & Benefits Survey closes next Friday, June 30. 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. Don’t miss out—participate today! |
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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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ASCA and the health community’s efforts paid off with UnitedHealthcare (UHC) rescinding its controversial prior authorization policy implementation just as it was scheduled to take effect on June 1. However, the insurer is still requesting “advance notification” from providers that intend to perform any of the procedures that were previously part of the prior authorization policy, as well as screening colonoscopies, which were not part of the rescinded policy. Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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How to Know When It Is Time to Consider a Strategic Partner
When it comes to strategic partnerships, surgery centers have many options to choose from, but timing is everything. Blake Peart is the Managing Director of Vertess, and he’s on the show this week to chat about when it is the right time to consider a strategic partner, key indicators that its time, potential benefits and advantages, and identifying the right partner. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode - new podcast episodes are released every Tuesday!
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On June 12, New Jersey Governor Philip Murphy (D) issued an executive order ending the state’s vaccination and booster mandate for healthcare workers. The vaccination mandate has been in place for nearly two years, first implemented on August 6, 2021.
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In a bipartisan effort to address drug shortages in the U.S., Senators Gary Peters, D-Michigan, and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, have introduced legislation to have several government agencies investigate weaknesses in the country’s supply chain and develop a plan to reduce the United States' dependence on foreign countries. The legislation—dubbed the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Risk Assessment Act—was introduced last week and calls for the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, the Department of Health and Human Services and the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy to make assessments and plans to address the issue that has been brewing for years.
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Fierce Pharma (06/20/23) Joseph Keenan
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Office of the Actuary released projections of National Health Expenditures and health insurance enrollment for the years 2022-2031. The report contains expected impacts from the Inflation Reduction Act, including that people with Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) are projected to experience lower out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs for 2024 and beyond as several provisions from the law begin to take effect.
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CMS Press Release (06/14/23)
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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) today announced a new Challenge competition that is intended to demonstrate how the use of AHRQ's patient safety tools has resulted in safer healthcare. Up to 10 winners who describe how the use of patient safety resources resulted in measurable improvement will receive $10,000 each.
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AHRQ News Release (06/05/23)
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Understanding how health insurance works involves exploring how people feel about their health coverage, how affordable that coverage is, how they interact with their insurance provider, the problems they experience, and, critically, how insurance works for people when they get sick. To accomplish this, the KFF Survey of Consumer Experiences with Health Insurance interviewed a nationally representative sample of 3,605 U.S. adults with health insurance.
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KFF News Release (06/15/2023) Karen Pollitz; Kaye Pestaina; Alex Montero; et al.
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The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care recently published, independently from one another, their respective Practice Guidelines for the Management of Neuromuscular Blockade. The ASA guideline provides evidence-based recommendations regarding appropriate monitoring and antagonism of neuromuscular blockade.
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Anesthesiology (Spring 2023) Thomas Fuchs-Buder; Edoardo De Robertis; Stephan R. Thilen; et al.
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Delaware patients now have increased access to safe, affordable anesthesia care. The state is the latest to opt out from federal regulations that require physician supervision of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.
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PR Newswire (06/15/23)
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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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