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A misconfigured Crowdstrike Falcon update pushed to Windows early Friday morning has caused millions of computers to show the infamous “blue screen of death,” and has disrupted care delivery at hospitals, health systems and medical practices in the U.S., U.K., Israel, Germany and other countries. Clinicians are working manually to provide patient care in the absence of access to electronic health records and other mission-critical IT systems.
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Healthcare IT News (07/19/24) Andrea Fox
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Learn about proposed changes to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ ASC payment system for 2025 during the next Regulatory Series session “ Understanding Medicare’s Proposed Rule for 2025,” taking place next Monday, July 29. The Regulatory Series is free for ASCA members and consists of short, live, conversational sessions that provide you with the insights and guidance you need to ensure your facility is compliant with the complex network of regulatory requirements. |
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ASCA Content (07/23/24)
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Versatility in every drop: With its low-foam, pH-neutral, ultra-concentrated formulation, XEN Enzymatic+ delivers superb control for cleaning a wide range of medical instruments, including your most intricate devices.
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America’s independent doctors’ offices are in critical condition. Physicians and their staff are dealing with an overlapping set of pressures that are making the practice of medicine harder than ever. Increased operating costs, widespread burnout, administrative burdens, staffing shortages, and keeping up with changing regulations all make it difficult to keep the focus on patients.
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Medical Economics (07/17/24) Joe Ganley
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Deterra is the Solution for Safe Medication DisposalProviders and patients can destroy unused medications quickly and easily with Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal Pouches. Read testimonials and learn how you can order case quantities of pouches for healthcare use.
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Maintaining good infection prevention techniques and strategies in the sterile processing department is essential in reducing the risk of transmission of microbial pathogens. Hurry and lock in your spot for ASCA’s Sterile Processing & Infection Prevention in the ASC virtual course, streaming live August 5–6, to gain valuable insights into achieving positive patient outcomes while ensuring patient and staff safety. |
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ASCA Content (07/23/24)
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What Would You Do with an Extra $177,000? Are You Overspending on Paper Charting?ASCs who switched from paper charting to HST eChart saved an average of $177,000! Discover your potential savings with the EMR ROI Calculator; no email required. Click here to calculate your potential ROI.
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Among America’s physicians, more than nine in 10 surveyed say that prior authorization has a negative impact on patient clinical outcomes. Most telling is that 78% of physicians reported that prior authorization often or sometimes results in their patients abandoning a recommended course of treatment, according to the results of the AMA’s annual nationwide prior authorization survey of 1,000 practicing physicians.
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American Medical Association (07/18/24) Tanya Albert Henry
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Download This Free Policy and Save Yourself The Hassle
Potential HIPAA breaches are among the most common compliance risks — are you confident your organization’s employees know what to do?
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On this week’s audio update, ASCA Immediate Past President Mandy Hawkins is joined by ASCA Board Member Alfonso del Granado for a short discussion about the association’s ASC Administrator Development Program. They take this opportunity to discuss the roles of both mentors and mentees, the yearlong course curriculum, enrollment qualifications, and more. |
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ASCA Content (07/23/24)
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Boost Your ASC's Revenue with 1st Provider Choice's ASC EMROur EMR software provides comprehensive solutions to keep your center running smoothly, allowing you to focus on patient care. Don't get left behind: Schedule a demo of our ASC EMR software and discover how 1st Providers Choice can provide the tailored support your ASC needs to thrive.
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Bausch + Lomb and its subsidiary, Synergetics Inc., is recalling certain lots of I-Pack Injection Kits after being unable to verify that the products were fully sterilized. The use of affected product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including serious eye infections (endophthalmitis), vision loss or total loss of the eye, and death.
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FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts (07/15/24)
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Are you interested in being a mentor or mentee in the fall virtual class of ASCA’s 2024-2025 ASC Administrator Development Program? This yearlong mentoring program matches newer and aspiring administrators with their more experienced peers. The application period will close next Wednesday, July 31. Applicants will be notified if they are accepted by August 15. |
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ASCA Content (07/23/24)
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One year post-cataract surgery, the rate of diagnosed RT and RD in patients with previously treated RTs was relatively high, occurring in nearly 1 in 18 eyes. Higher risk was noted among younger individuals, males, and patients with a shorter interval between initial treatment for RT and cataract surgery.
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Ophthalmology (07/01/24) Bita Momenaei; Andrew Zhou; Adina S. Kazan; et al.
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Data submission for the second quarter (Q2) of ASCA’s 2024 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey is due next Wednesday, July 31. This valuable online resource provides data you can use to improve clinical outcomes, staff indicators, billing performance and more at your facility. If you haven’t already, subscribe today so you can submit your data and receive comparison data for the remaining three quarters of the year. |
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ASCA Content (07/23/24)
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Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) is one of the most vocal supporters of the ASC community in the US House of Representatives. In 2023, she became a cosponsor of the Outpatient Surgery Quality and Access Act of 2023. Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (07/23/24)
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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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