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Today is the second day of the Best Practices in ASC Revenue Cycle Management virtual course! This virtual course examines the business and administrative functions that contribute to patient revenue, identifies key performance indicators for the revenue cycle and discusses collection strategies. Register today so you can stream the second day of this program live and watch all sessions 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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Listen to the newest episode of ASCA’s Advancing Surgical Care Podcast, “Creating a Culture of Inclusion in ASCs,” to find out how your ASC can attract top talent and increase commitment within your existing staff by building a culture where every member of the team is seen, valued and heard. |
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Is Video Laryngoscopy a Cost-effective Option?
The intubation techniques and tools you choose every day can affect your facility’s costs and patient outcomes. So which investments pay off? To find out, we looked at recent studies evaluating the clinical and economic impact of different intubation devices and techniques. Take a look at this infographic to see the results.
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Applications for the virtual class of the ASC Administrator Development Program are due next Thursday, August 31. 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. Learn more and apply 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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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. |
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New requirements on surgical smoke evacuation take effect January 1, 2026, in Missouri. Governor Mike Parson (R) signed HB 402 into law in July, enacting the new requirements for healthcare facilities in the state. Under the new law, hospitals and ASCs accredited by The Joint Commission that perform procedures that produce surgical smoke plume from the use of energy-based devices must adopt and implement required policies and procedures to ensure the evacuation of surgical smoke plume by use of a surgical smoke plume evacuation system. Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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On July 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2024 proposed payment rule for ASCs and hospital outpatient departments (HOPD). ASCA will once again submit comments raising industry-wide concerns, but it is important that CMS hears from individual centers as well. The deadline to submit comments is Monday, September 11.
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Starting salaries for physicians have rebounded from the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring continued robust demand for doctors and a limited supply, according to an annual report from AMN Healthcare's Physician Solutions division (formerly known as Merritt Hawkins). The 2023 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives indicates that average starting salaries are up 19 percent year-over-year for psychiatrists, up 16 percent for dermatologists, up 12.5 percent for anesthesiologists, and up 12 percent for orthopedic surgeons, with various other types of physicians also seeing starting salary increases.
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AMN Healthcare News Release (08/14/23)
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A significant majority of prescribers, 9 in 10, and virtually all pharmacists see team-based care as beneficial to patients and would reduce the total cost of care, according to a new Surescripts survey. The survey revealed that while a majority of providers believe it’s important for the health care industry to move to team-based care, there are other challenges that stand in the way of improving the delivery of patient care.
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Chain Drug Review (08/09/23)
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A calorie-rich diet will put on pounds. A surgically rich practice will do the same for your bank account.
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Ocular Surgery News (08/08/23) John B. Pinto
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AGA, AASLD, ACG, ASGE and NASPGHAN recognize that the new class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, such as semaglutide, tirzepatide, exenatide, liraglutide, albiglutide, dulaglutide, and lixisneatide, currently used for treatment of diabetes and/or weight loss, may be associated with delayed gastric emptying. There is concern that this class of medication may be associated with safety issues regarding sedation and endoscopy.
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American Gastroenterological Association (08/11/23)
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The number of cyberattacks and information system breaches in healthcare has grown steadily, escalating from isolated incidents to widespread targeted and malicious attacks. In 2022, 707 data breeches occurred, exposing more than 51.9 million patient records, according to data from the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Joint Commission Press Release (08/15/23)
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Middle-class Americans are the most likely to be saddled with medical debt, with nearly 1 in 4 — or roughly 17 million people — having unpaid medical bills, according to a report shared first with Axios from center-left think tank Third Way. Middle-income Americans, who earn $50,000-$100,000 a year, are more likely than those with lower incomes to seek care but don't qualify for Medicaid or charity care to help pay for it.
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Axios (08/21/23) Tina Reed
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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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