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Access to patient-centered care continues to suffer as health insurance companies impose prior authorization barriers on necessary care and substitute corporate policy for clinical decisions that are in patients’ best interest. Turmoil caused by excessive authorization controls leads to serious or life-threatening events for patients, unnecessary waste, and physician burnout, according to the latest survey from the American Medical Association.
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AMA News Release (06/18/24)
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If you attended the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo, this week is your last chance to request continuing education (CE) credits online via ASCA’s Education & Events Portal or the ASCA Meetings app. The deadline to request CE credits is this Sunday, June 30. |
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ASCA Content (06/25/24)
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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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The role of physicians is evolving. The business of healthcare has changed significantly in the last decade and requires all physician leaders to develop managerial and interpersonal skills to deliver value to their patients.
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Ohio State University (06/25/24)
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On this week’s audio update, ASCA Director of Communications Kay Tucker talks about ASCA’s media relations, publications, outbound communications and member communications resources—all of which are designed to educate patients and the public about surgery centers and keep ASCA members fully informed on developments in healthcare, regulatory and public policy, and ASCA events. |
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ASCA Content (06/25/24)
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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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Little communication standardization exists within the OR, especially regarding intraoperative staff changes. Implementation of a standardized handoff between surgical technicians resulted in substantial improvement in critical communication during staff changes.
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (06/19/24) Wesley Stephens; Madeline J. Anderson; Brittany E. Levy; et al.
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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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Register today for ASCA’s 2024 Regulatory Series, which consists of short, live, conversational sessions that provide the insights and guidance you need to ensure your facility is compliant with the complex network of regulatory requirements. The next session in the series is “ Understanding Medicare’s Proposed Rule for 2025.” The Regulatory Series is free for ASCA members. Nonmembers can purchase an individual session or the entire series for one low price. |
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ASCA Content (06/25/24)
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The new ICD-10-PCS codes for the 2025 fiscal year were posted on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website on June 6. The Version Summary reflects 371 new codes and 61 deleted codes.
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ICD10Monitor.com (06/17/24) Laurie M. Johnson
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We sought to compare findings of surveillance colonoscopies of [early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC)],with patients with average onset colorectal cancer (AO-CRC) to help define surveillance outcomes in these groups. Patients with EO-CRC do not have an increased risk of advanced neoplasia compared with patients with AO-CRC and therefore do not require more frequent colonoscopy surveillance than current guidelines recommend.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (05/08/24) Robin B. Mendelsohn; Anne I. Hahn; Randze Lerie Palmaira; et al.
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Throughout 2024, state legislatures have kept the topic of facility fee restrictions alive, entertaining proposals that, if enacted, would prevent ASCs from billing facility fees. Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (06/25/24)
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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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