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The Biden administration says it has invoked the wartime powers of the Defense Production Act to speed rebuilding of a major American factory of intravenous fluids that was wrecked by Hurricane Helene last month. Damage to the plant in North Carolina has worsened a nationwide shortage of IV fluids, and hospitals say they are still postponing some surgeries and other procedures as a result.
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CBS News (10/15/24) Alexander Tin
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Are You Compliant?The DEA changed the registrant validation process earlier this year and it’s causing many ASCs to be cited with deficiencies in re-accreditation surveys. In this live, 20-minute event on October 15, you’ll learn exactly what you need to be compliant and the easiest way to do it.
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The Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (OAS CAHPS) will be mandatory for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) starting January 2025. The OAS CAHPS survey gauges patient satisfaction in Medicare-certified HOPDs ASCs, focusing on areas such as communication, care quality, and facility conditions.
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VMG Health (10/14/24) Christa Shephard
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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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ASHP CEO Paul W. Abramowitz sent the following message to members:
Dear Colleagues:
I'm writing to update you on the actions ASHP's advocacy and clinical teams are taking to mitigate intravenous (IV) fluid shortages after Hurricane Helene forced the closure of a North Carolina manufacturing plant. Today, ASHP met with the Food and Drug Administration compounding team, and the White House Medical Supply Chain Team.
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ASHP News Release (10/08/24)
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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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ASCA congratulates the graduates and mentors of the 2023-2024 virtual class of the ASC Administrator Development Program. This class, which ran from October 2023–September 2024, consisted of 31 mentees and 22 mentors. Stay tuned for information about the upcoming ASC Administrator Development Program classes. |
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ASCA Content (10/16/24)
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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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A policy aiming to save Medicare money has not had the intended effect on outpatient surgery. As the policy expands across the country, researching the results of this policy could inform how adjustments are made moving forward.
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Michigan Medicine (10/08/24) Valerie Goodwin
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How you doin’, ASCs? Picture this: $335K in annual savings, 40% faster charting, and no more paper storage fees. With HST eChart, it’s all possible. Want to know how much your ASC could save? Book a demo and let’s find out together. |
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Cataract surgery is a highly refined procedure nowadays. Multiple technological innovations have contributed to enhance safety and efficiency and to provide outcomes that satisfy the growing demands of an aging population that wants to maintain an active lifestyle.
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Ocular Surgery News (10/08/24) Michela Cimberle
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Listen to ASCA’s latest audio update for information from ASCA CEO Bill Prentice about the current nationwide shortage of IV fluids tied to damage from Hurricane Helene to Baxter’s manufacturing facility in North Carolina. Bill also discusses the steps Baxter, the federal government and ASCA are taking to address the shortage and help healthcare providers cope. |
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ASCA Content (10/16/24)
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We investigated potential associations between GLP-1RAs use and risks of gastric food retention and periprocedural aspiration during esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGDs) when EGD was combined with colonoscopy and in colonoscopy alone. We additionally evaluated risks of inadequate bowel preparation during colonoscopies.
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JAMA Network Open (10/01/24) Jason Nasser; Ava Hosseini; Gillian Barlow; et al.
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Why wait—renew your ASCA membership today and check it off your to-do list! ASCA membership includes uninterrupted access to many benefits, including virtual education and essential OAS CAHPS resources. Your 2024 membership expires on December 31. Renew before December 20 and receive your 2025 membership certificate in January.
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ASCA Content (10/16/24)
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National reports show that women constituted 55% of incoming US medical students in 2023 and 38% of the physician workforce in 2022. However, women remain underrepresented in high-compensation specialties, which contributes to broader gender inequities in compensation, along with other factors.
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Journal of the American Medical Association (09/30/24) Karina Pereira-Lima; Srijan Sen; Sujatha Changolkar; et al.
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Cardiology has been a growing sector for surgery centers for the past several years, but the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been slow to allow for many of these procedures to be performed on the Medicare population in ASCs. ASCA is working closely with specialty organizations to encourage CMS to provide Medicare beneficiaries access to its facilities for cardiovascular procedures that are not on the ASC Covered Procedures list (ASC-CPL), especially cardiac ablation codes. Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (10/16/24)
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Compass Surgical Partners, Bon Secours Mercy Health and AlignedCardio today announced their plans to open Short Pump Cardiovascular Ambulatory Surgery Center in the Short Pump area of Henrico, Virginia. Scheduled to open in late 2025, the new ambulatory surgery center will bring quality, outpatient cardiovascular care to patients across the Greater Richmond area without the need for hospital visits or overnight stays.
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Compass Surgical Partners News Release (10/08/24)
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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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