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Registration is now open for the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo! Join us April 30–May 3 as we head west to Denver, Colorado, for the first time. ASCA 2025 is the premier ASC event of the year, offering the most impactful, high-quality and cost-effective education as well as ample networking opportunities for attendees, speakers and exhibitors. Register by December 31 to get the best rate! |
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ASCA Content (08/27/24)
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The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) announces the release of its updated Medication Reconciliation Toolkit. The updated toolkit aims to empower ambulatory health care professionals to combat the high incidence of medication errors in ambulatory care settings.
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AAAHC News Release (08/21/24)
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Top-Quality Procedure Trays from PAJUNKPajunk USA provides a comprehensive selection of procedural trays tailored for regional anesthesia and pain management needs. Our offerings include Single-Shot, CPNB, Spinal, Epidural and CSE, as well as custom and support trays. Learn more.
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On this week’s audio update, Colin Rorrie, PhD, ASCA’s senior governance and leadership adviser, extols the importance of member participation in the association’s operating committees, strategic plans and advocacy efforts. He also explains how ASCA’s new method for electing board members conforms with best practices in association governance today. |
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ASCA Content (08/27/24)
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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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The much anticipated first set of negotiations on the prices of brand-name prescription drugs for the Medicare Part D program has been completed. The 2026 Maximum Fair Prices (MFP) for 10 selected drugs have been established.
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Brookings Institution (08/19/24) Anna Anderson-Cook; Richard G. Frank
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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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Apply today to take the next Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist (CAIP)® exam, offered during the month of October. CAIP is the first credential designed specifically for infection preventionists in the ASC community, distinguishing those with a comprehensive understanding of the skills and knowledge that the role requires. The deadline to apply is this Saturday, August 31. |
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ASCA Content (08/27/24)
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ASCA is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented licensed registered nurse to serve as the Assistant Director of Education. This remote position is responsible for organizing speakers for all of ASCA’s educational programs, reviewing virtual education content for updates and serving as Executive Director of the Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification (BASC), among other duties. Learn more and apply. |
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ASCA Content (08/27/24)
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Are You Accepting Unprofitable Cases at Your ASC?With HST Profit Forecast, automatically calculate case profitability using your ASC’s historical case data.
- See case revenue, cost, and profit margin
- Make informed decisions before accepting cases.
- Communicate in real-time with vendors to manage material costs effectively
Learn more here.
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This document presents many quality indicators related to the technical performance of colonoscopy. Practicing colonoscopists are encouraged to make quality measurements related to all indicators, but this may not be feasible from a time, staffing, or cost perspective. Therefore, the document recommends priority quality indicators.
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American Journal of Gastroenterology (08/21/24) Douglas K. Rex; Joseph C. Anderson; Lynn F. Butterly; et al.
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Submit your comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) 2025 proposed payment rule by September 9. ASCA will once again submit comments raising industry-wide concerns, but it is important that CMS hears from individual centers as well. Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (08/27/24)
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Stryker said Thursday it has agreed to acquire Vertos Medical, an Aliso Viejo, California-based company whose minimally invasive technology treats chronic lower back pain, for an undisclosed sum. The Vertos procedure, which can be performed in an outpatient setting, is designed to provide pain relief for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis by restoring space in the spinal canal and reducing nerve compression.
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MedTech Dive (08/23/24) Susan Kelly
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Under Medicare, a plethora of policies directly correlate to whether the patient or provider is located in an urban or rural area when the service is delivered. These policies range from rules that limit coverage of telehealth services to encounters where the patient is located in a rural area (a restriction that has been waived since 2020 but will go back into effect when the waiver expires at the end of this year) to specific hospital designations (e.g., critical access hospital, rural health clinics, rural emergency hospitals).
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JD Supra (08/22/24) Jeffrey Davis; Eric Zimmerman
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Employers are actively seeking out alternatives to curb rising health benefit costs by sidestepping traditional carriers, a new report from Brighton Health Plan Solutions shows. Of the 150 health benefit respondents cited for the report, 75% said they are actively having conversations about direct contracting.
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Fierce Healthcare (08/22/24) Noah Tong
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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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