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Today the celebration continues with a special members-only FLASH SALE in honor of Member Appreciation Week! Purchase the 2023 Virtual Course Bundle today and get $200 off using the promo code APPRECIATE200. Don’t forget to check out the website to see all the awesome content we have in store for you this week. |
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Whether you’re new to revenue cycle management or just need a refresher, the Best Practices in ASC Revenue Cycle Management virtual course has the insights you need. This virtual course will examine the business and administrative functions that contribute to patient revenue, identify key performance indicators for the revenue cycle and discuss collection strategies. Register today so you can stream this program live next week, August 21–22. If those days don’t work for you, the program will also 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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For more than 50 years, ASCs have provided high-quality, cost-efficient surgical care for millions of Americans. 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 Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center, San Leandro Surgery Center and OAM Surgery Center at MidTowne for hosting their tours last week! |
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Subscribers to ASCA’s 2023 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey can now access their second quarter (Q2) reports. To access your facility’s report, log in to the survey portal and select the “Run Reports” tab. Not yet subscribed? Keep your ASC on track for success in 2023 and beyond by subscribing to the 2023 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey today. |
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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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Brandon Fazio, senior director of financial analysis of Ambulatory Surgery Centers at Community Health Systems in Franklin, Tennessee, says that he is looking forward to his first meeting, August 21–22, as a member of the Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment (HOP). Fazio, who was nominated by ASCA, joins seven other new members on the panel, which advises CMS on outpatient payment systems. Read this Digital Debut for more about Fazio and the HOP panel. |
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Why Choose the McGRATH™ MAC Video Laryngoscope?
In this 3-minute video, hear from Dr. Karen Phillips as she explains the 5 main benefits of the McGRATH™ MAC video laryngoscope, and why it may be the right choice for routine intubations in your ASC. (For trained personnel only. For specific indications and instructions for use, please refer to the product manual.)
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Today is the last day to submit data for ASC-20: COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel, which covers the data collected in the first quarter of 2023, January 1 through March 31.
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Created in 1970, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs)?are modern healthcare facilities that provide?outpatient surgical?care for procedures that do not require hospital admission. ASCs are highly regulated by states and by?CMS?to ensure high-quality care.
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Definitive Healthcare (07/26/23)
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It was a multibillion-dollar strike, so stealthy and precise that the only visible sign was a notice that suddenly vanished from a government website. In August 2017, a federal agency with sweeping powers over the health care industry posted a notice informing insurance companies that they weren't allowed to charge physicians a fee when the companies paid the doctors for their work.
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ProPublica (08/14/23) Cezary Podkul
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While physicians are working hard to see many patients and keep their practices profitable, there's an insidious underlying problem that saps/sabotages/drains their major efforts: staff shortages that prevent them from efficient work, and perhaps even from billing for the work they've done. Is there any way physicians can offset or successfully deal with this eroding problem?
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Medscape (08/08/23) Leigh Page
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Today, the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced awards of more than $100 million to train more nurses and grow the nursing workforce. These investments will address the increasing demand for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and nurse faculty.
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HHS News Release (08/10/23)
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Covenant High Plains Surgery Center announced Dr. Ryan C. Owen has completed the first robotic sacrocolpopexy in an independent freestanding surgery center in West Texas. Sacrocolpopexy is performed to treat pelvic organ prolapse, which occurs when the connective tissues or muscles within the body cavity are weak and unable to hold the pelvis in its natural orientation.
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PR Newswire (08/09/23)
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Seniors face more than $50 billion in unpaid medical bills, many of which they shouldn't have to pay, according to a federal watchdog report. In an all-too-common scenario, medical providers charge elderly patients the full price of an expensive medical service rather than work with the insurer that is supposed to cover it.
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The Hill (08/10/23) Daniel de Visé
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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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