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For more than 50 years, ASCs have provided high-quality, cost-efficient surgical care for millions of Americans. In that time, ASCs have transformed the outpatient experience by offering a convenient and personalized alternative to the hospital outpatient surgical setting. That’s why for the entire month of August, we highlight and celebrate ASCs with National ASC Month. Join us in the celebration this month by hosting an open house or facility tour for your elected officials, the media or members of your community. Special shoutout to South Kansas City Surgicenter for hosting a tour last week! |
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Attend the Life Safety Code for ASCs virtual course to ensure your facility is meeting all CMS and NFPA requirements for ASCs. Get the guidance you need to design and implement long-term, low-stress solutions that can help your ASC remain in continuous compliance with CMS’ physical environment mandates. This course will stream live on Monday, October 23, and Tuesday, October 24, and will be available on demand afterwards. The program is available to purchase on its own or as part of the 2023 Virtual Course Bundle—a package that gives you three courses for the price of two! |
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Is Video Laryngoscopy More Expensive than Other Options?
To get a clear financial picture of the investment video laryngoscopy requires, tune into this episode of the MedEd Learning Experience podcast. We’re joined by Dr. Felipe Urdaneta, an academic anesthesiologist at both UF Health and Gainesville VA Medical Center, to discuss the economic and clinical impact of video laryngoscopy. Start listening to learn more.
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During ASCA’s next webinar, Quality Management in the ASC: Does Your Program Measure Up?, learn how to establish and maintain the essential components of a quality program in an ASC. Participants will review program planning and evaluation, infection control tracking and trending, quality indicator data collection, peer review, medical record review, internal and external benchmarking, patient satisfaction and more. This webinar is next Tuesday, August 15, at 1:00 pm ET, and is included in ASCA’s 2023 Webinar All-Access Pass. |
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The ASC Administrator Development Program is a yearlong mentoring program that matches newer and aspiring administrators with their more experienced peers. This virtual class will offer the same great content as the hybrid class— but without the costs and inconvenience of traveling! ASCA is accepting applications for both mentors and mentees. A maximum of 30 mentees will be accepted into the class. Applications are due August 31. |
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Visit the ASC Focus website to read the latest edition of the ASC Focus magazine. Highlights include: “Mitigate Drug Diversion,” “Implement Security Safeguards” and “Tips on Security Camera Compliance.” |
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A research firm conducted interviews and data analysis at 9 ASCs to understand the value of switching to an EMR. They found ASCs averaging 100 cases/month & spending $1,600/month on paper switched to an EMR & saw these benefits: Recognized $177,000 in annual benefits, paid back the EMR cost in 4 months, achieved 301% ROI by year 3. Larger centers saw even greater financial savings. Read the full report here. |
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The next data submission deadline for ASC-20: COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel is next Tuesday, August 15, and covers the data collected in the first quarter of 2023, January 1 through March 31.
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Insurers are sometimes ignoring rulings to pay providers, or failing to pay them in full, under the arbitration system established by the new federal surprise billing law, providers tell Axios. The No Surprises Act, a bipartisan effort to limit unexpected out-of-network medical bills, required that insurers and providers undergo an independent arbitration process to settle their differences without involving patients.
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Axios (08/02/23) Tina Reed
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Our results demonstrate that computer tablets were associated with a significant decrease in the frequency of midazolam administration and consequently may reduce preoperative pediatric anxiety. We did not find an associated change in PACU length of stay following the introduction of tablets.
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Cureus (07/27/2023) Kerry H. Farlie; Thomas M. Austin; Sandra N. Gonzalez; et al.
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The purpose of this updated guidance statement is to guide clinicians on screening for colorectal cancer in asymptomatic average-risk adults. The intended audience is all clinicians.
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Annals of Internal Medicine (08/01/23) Amir Qaseem; Curtis S. Harrod; Carolyn J. Crandall; et al.
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Many nurses and other medical personnel are applauding the passing of Louisiana Senate Bill 29, sponsored by state Sen. Gerald Boudreaux. Gov. John Bel Edwards signed the bill into law June 1 — making Louisiana the 12th state to enact surgical smoke evacuation legislation.
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NOLA.com (07/23/23)
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Robotic-assisted surgery is already being used in many types of operations and has been shown to have benefits including reduced blood loss and pain, more efficient use of anaesthetics and shorter hospital stays. [Royal College of Surgeons of England] said it has the potential to give greater precision during operations; result in fewer blood transfusions; free up hospital beds; increase patient satisfaction, and reduce recovery time.
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Engineering and Technology Magazine (07/14/23)
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Magentiqu-Eye Ltd., an Israeli-based technology company founded in 2014, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the Magentiq-Colo via the 510(k) process. The device, which offers the gastroenterology community and its patients a significant increase in Adenoma Detection Rate, will be available in the United States in the coming weeks.
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PR Newswire (07/31/23)
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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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