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More than one in four ransomware attacks in healthcare impact patient care, according to a new survey out this week from advisory firm Software Advice. About half of healthcare organizations that experienced a ransomware attack said the breach impacted patient data — and 34% said they failed to recover the data after the attack.
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MedTech Dive (05/28/24) Sydney Halleman
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Today is the second day of the Human Resources for ASCs virtual course! Register now to stream all of today’s sessions live. The entire course will be available on demand beginning tomorrow, June 5, so you can catch up on all the sessions you missed. Don’t miss out—this course is a must-attend for ASC leaders looking to optimize their team, enhance leadership and ensure the long-term success of their facility. |
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ASCA Content (06/04/24)
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Attention !! A glitch in the matrix of this newsletter exposes two paths. Which reality will you choose?The blue pill represents the paper-laden path you know too well. The red pill unlocks a new era of digital efficiency for your ASC. Choose the red pill and embrace HST eChart. What will your reality be? Click here to make your decision.
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The 2024 MGMA Provider Compensation and Production report “Provider Pay and the Dawn of a New Era of Productivity” — reflecting 2023 data from more than 211,000 physicians and advanced practice providers — illustrates the new economic landscape facing healthcare providers: Inflation has cooled, but the demand for high-quality care has not, with most specialties posting year-over-year work RVU increases beyond the surging productivity levels recorded in 2021 and 2022.
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MGMA.com (05/28/24)
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ASCA invites you to participate in its 2024 Membership Survey, which closes on Wednesday, June 12. Your feedback will help ASCA improve its services to better meet the needs of the ASC community. This survey takes only 10 minutes to complete, and you could win valuable rewards! |
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ASCA Content (06/04/24)
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Healthmark Offers Steriking® Tyvek® Packaging Steriking® Tyvek® is designed for optimal use in low temperature sterilization methods, including VH202, EtO and Irradiation. It’s available in Heat Seal, Self-Seal and Rolls. They are designed to offer high resistance to penetration by contaminating microorganisms, to peel open cleanly with a minimum of fiber tear and allows quick passage of sterilizing gas and accompanying moisture vapor.
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The Generics Access Project and 46 patient advocacy organizations sent a letter on May 21 to the Senate HELP and House Energy & Commerce leadership to stress the urgent need for congressional action to alleviate the worsening drug shortage crisis. GAP noted that a record high of 323 prescription medicines — the majority of which are affordable, generic medicines — are currently in shortage.
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Drug Store News (05/28/24) Sandra Levy
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When starting or expanding an ASC, efficiency is critical.Opening or expanding a successful ASC takes more than medical expertise. Establishing efficiencies from the start-operational, financial and procedural-is also critical to building a healthy bottom line.Learn how our dedicated team’s expertise, full-service support and comprehensive portfolio of category-leading products may help uncover efficiency and performance.
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Listen to the newest episode of ASCA’s Advancing Surgical Care Podcast, “The ABCs of an Effective, Compliant ASC Infection Prevention Plan,” to hear infection prevention (IP) educator and consultant Debbie Mack, RN, CAIP, review key elements of a top-quality IP program and provide advice for building and sustaining one in your surgery center. |
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ASCA Content (06/04/24)
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The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today announced the launch of its new wellness initiative SafeHaven, a program created by clinicians for clinicians, offering personalized assistance to help combat stress and burnout. ASA, in partnership with the ASA Charitable Foundation and VITAL WorkLife, the leading mental health and well-being expert for health care organizations and their workforces, are providing the resource to anesthesiologists at a time when reports of physician burnout are at an all-time high.
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Newswise (05/30/24)
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In this week’s audio update, ASCA Assistant Director of Government Affairs Stephen Abresch provides a short summary of some of the more pressing issues he and several state ASC associations are currently monitoring in state legislatures around the country. |
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ASCA Content (06/04/24)
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A conversational artificial intelligence patient navigator was successful at re-engaging patients in colonoscopy screening, essentially doubling the colonoscopy completion rate in patients from underserved communities who had previously missed or avoided an appointment, a new analysis found. Colorectal cancer (CRC) disparities among people of color in the United States are well documented, Alyson Moadel, PhD, told the audience during a press briefing ahead of a presentation at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2024 annual meeting.
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Medscape (06/01/24) Megan Brooks
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Join the webinar Navigating the OAS CAHPS Mandate hosted by Press Ganey tomorrow, June 5, for a discussion on the immediate next steps leading up to the mandatory reporting period, key considerations for choosing a vendor and what you can do to prepare now to avoid financial penalties. |
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ASCA Content (06/04/24)
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Cases of whooping cough are on the rise across the United States, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. There have been at least 4,864 whooping cough cases reported this year, nearly three times higher than the 1,746 cases reported at the same time last year.
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ABCNews.com (05/31/24) Mary Kekatos; Michelle March
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ASCA, in partnership with the Louisiana Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (LASCA), opposed Louisiana HB 863, which proposed a new workers’ compensation reimbursement schedule in the state. ASCA and LASCA’s advocacy paid off, and earlier this month, the sponsor of HB 863, Representative Michael Echols, requested to defer the bill in the state’s Senate Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations. Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (06/04/24)
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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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