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Cardiologist Donald S. (Buck) Cross, MD, FACC, reports that most cardiovascular surgeries today are performed safely and successfully as outpatient procedures and says his patients value the high-quality care, personalized service, comfort and convenience they find in the ASC setting. He projects many more cardiovascular procedures will migrate into ASCs soon.
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The data collection period for the fourth quarter (Q4) of ASCA’s 2019 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey closes Friday, January 31. Subscribers should make sure to submit their data before the deadline in order to get a complete picture of trends for last year. Is your facility ready to make 2020 its best year yet? Keep your ASC on track for success by subscribing to ASCA’s 2020 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey today. |
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Participating in ASCA’s National Advocacy Day is the best way to build relationships with your members of Congress, advocate for your ASC and the ASC community and network with other industry leaders. This year’s National Advocacy Day is taking place in Washington, DC, on March 24 and 25. Sign up today! |
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ASCA’s Opioids Resource Center offers a list of reputable resources to help ASCs understand the opioid crisis the country is facing and learn the best practices in pain management. Read the latest articles. |
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Regent Surgical Health of Westchester, Illinois, announced a partnership with physician partners from the Center for Specialized Surgery and Lee Health, according to a January 22 press release. Read this ASC Focus article to learn more.
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On January 21, ASCA CEO Bill Prentice and Regulatory Counsel and Director, Government Affairs Kara Newbury met with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) staff responsible for payment policies in ASCs. At this meeting, ASCA representatives discussed payment policy changes that need to occur to stop the divergence in payments between ASCs and HOPDs.
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Joint Commission Press Release (01/23/20) Maureen Lyons
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The Joint Commission has introduced new and revised requirements, effective July 1, 2020, for hospitals, critical access hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers that participate in the Advanced Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement (THKR) Certification program. The standards include 11 new and 11 revised elements of performance (EPs).
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Joint Commission Press Release (01/23/20) Maureen Lyons
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Becker's ASC Review (01/20) Randy Bishop
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With 2019 having just wrapped up, let's take a look back at some of the ASC industry's most significant developments and trends from the year past. Following through on its proposal, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized the addition of total knee arthroplasty to the ASC-payable list beginning Jan. 1, 2020, when it released the 2020 final payment rule for ASCs and hospital outpatient departments in November.
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Becker's ASC Review (01/20) Randy Bishop
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St. Louis Public Radio (01/23/20) Sarah Fentem
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In August 2018, the Quincy Mall was in crisis. A few years earlier, JCPenney, one of the mall's three large department store anchors, had closed. That month, the two remaining stores, Sears and Bergner's, closed within weeks of each other.
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St. Louis Public Radio (01/23/20) Sarah Fentem
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Cath Lab Digest (01/21/20)
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HFAP, America's original healthcare accreditation program founded in 1945, has received renewed approval from the Medical Board of California to survey and accredit outpatient surgery settings in the Golden State. California defines "outpatient surgery setting" broadly to include those organizations that provide anesthesia that may place a patient at risk for loss of life-preserving reflexes.
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Cath Lab Digest (01/21/20)
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HealthCare Appraisers Complete a Survey and Earn $50!Spend 10 minutes sharing your insights into the state of the ASC industry in 2020 and ensure your responses are included in the HealthCare Appraisers 2020 ASC Valuation Survey. The completed surveys will contain insights into valuation multiples and other transaction trends occurring in the ASC industry, as well as provide data metrics on management fees and other operating statistics related to ASCs.In return, you will be entered to win a complimentary registration to the ASCA 2020 Conference & Expo in Orlando, FL, May 13–16, 2020, and will also receive a complimentary copy of the final survey results after they are tabulated. Additionally, HealthCare Appraisers will provide you with a $50 Amazon gift card as a small token of their appreciation for participating in the survey.
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WHO News Release (01/17/20)
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Declining private investment and lack of innovation in the development of new antibiotics are undermining efforts to combat drug-resistant infections, says the World Health Organization. Two new reports reveal a weak pipeline for antibiotic agents.
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WHO News Release (01/17/20)
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About ASCA Mission: 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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