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A recent study by the nonprofit Physicians for a Healthy California reveals a growing number of minority female doctors are feeling burned out and leaving their field of work. Lupe Alonzo-Diaz, the president and CEO of Physicians For a Healthy California, said that nearly half — 47% — of all women physicians of color said they felt burnout and were concerned about their wellbeing.
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CBS News (06/03/24) Irene Gonzalez
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The Human Resources for ASC Managers virtual course is now available on demand! If you were unable to watch the course live, purchase it today and enjoy all of the sessions at a time that works for you. This comprehensive program covers essential interviewing and hiring techniques, proactive staffing solutions, communication and conflict resolution strategies, and more. It’s a must-see 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 (06/11/24)
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Florida has become the first state to allow doctors to perform cesarean sections outside of hospitals, siding with a private equity-owned physicians group that says the change will lower costs and give pregnant women the homier birthing atmosphere that many desire. But the hospital industry and the nation’s leading obstetricians’ association say that even though some Florida hospitals have closed their maternity wards in recent years, performing C-sections in doctor-run clinics will increase the risks for women and babies when complications arise.
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KFF Health News (05/28/24) Phil Galewitz
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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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ASCA’s 2024 Membership Survey closes tomorrow, June 12, and your feedback would be greatly appreciated. Please participate to 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 (06/11/24)
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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 Physicians Advocacy Institute (PAI) warned federal officials that health care consolidation is negatively impacting the quality and affordability of health care at a time when cost is a major concern. In a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission and Department of Health and Human Services, PAI called on the Administration to do more to protect patients and physicians from corporate entities’ anticompetitive practices.
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Physicians Advocacy Institute (06/05/24)
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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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On this week’s audio update, ASCA Government Affairs Manager Maia Kunkel talks about preparing for National ASC Month in August and how individual ASCs can get involved in promotional activities, including media outreach, social media posts and facility tours. In under six minutes, learn how ASCA can help you plan for a successful month of promoting the benefits of your ASC. |
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ASCA Content (06/11/24)
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In the first three months of 2024, there were 323 active drug shortages, the highest number since 2001, according to research by the University of Utah Drug Information Service. The drug shortage data, collected quarterly, is generated from reports from health-care professionals, most of them pharmacists at hospitals and health systems, said Erin Fox, the lead researcher and the Drug Information Service’s director.
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Washington Post (06/10/24) Ian McMahan
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Want to stay up to date with ASCAPAC’s work in Washington, DC, and participate in Q&A sessions with ASCAPAC staff? Watch this video to learn more and follow @ascapac on Instagram today! |
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ASCA Content (06/11/24)
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Covenant High Plains Surgery Center announced today that it has earned ACS Surgical Quality Partner designation from the American College of Surgeons as a result of its accreditation by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. This accreditation is normally the domain of hospital programs, and fewer than two dozen surgery centers in the nation have merited the designation.
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PR Newswire (06/03/24)
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Quality, Certification & Oversight Reports (QCOR) page allows the public to pull citation frequency reports for both health surveys and Life Safety Code surveys. The 2023 survey data includes citations given during 3,023 ASC surveys. Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (06/11/24)
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Despite the effectiveness of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, American Indians (AIs) have low screening rates in the US. Many AIs receive care at Indian Health Services, Tribal, and Urban Indian healthcare facilities, where published evidence regarding the implementation of CRC screening interventions is lacking.
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Implementation Science Communications (05/10/24) Prajakta Adsul; Kevin English; Cheyenne Jim; et al.
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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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