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A bipartisan bill introduced in the House aims to provide much-needed relief for physicians by proposing a pay increase to replace scheduled Medicare reimbursement cuts set to take effect in 2025. The Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act would give a 4.7% payment update in 2025 and eliminate the 2.8% Medicare physician payment cut that is set for January 1.
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Health Leaders Media (11/07/24) Marie DeFreitas
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Head west with us to Denver, Colorado, April 30–May 3, for the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo! 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 (11/12/24)
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Get Compliance Peace of MindWith an incomplete picture of compliance and credentialing, your risks are higher, you’re reactive, and you have a greater chance of penalties. Check out these nine reports to determine if your current reporting is making the grade. If not, consider an alternative solution that will deliver peace of mind.
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In this systematic review and meta-analysis of 85 studies including 288?581 nurses, nurse burnout was associated with a lower patient safety climate and patient safety grade; more nosocomial infections, patient falls, medication errors, and adverse events; lower patient satisfaction ratings; and lower nurse-assessed quality of care. The associations were consistent across nurse age, sex, work experience, and geography.
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JAMA Network Open (11/05/24) Lambert Zixin Li; Peilin Yang; Sara J. Singer; et al.
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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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Risk management and quality assessment and performance improvement work together to reduce the risk of errors, poor patient outcomes, and harm to patients, staff and the surgery center. Learn from real-life events how to improve processes, safety and outcomes by integrating assessment, monitoring and more during ASCA’s next webinar, Risk Management and Quality: Forever Partners. This webinar will take place next Tuesday, November 19, at 1:00 pm ET, and is included in ASCA’s 2024 Webinar All-Access Pass. Starting January 1, this webinar will be included in 2025 ASCA membership. Learn more. |
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ASCA Content (11/12/24)
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How Are Payments Shifting in 2024? Read the Report to See What’s Ahead for Your ASC: Partial payments are rising while total payments are dropping. What’s causing this? Find out the details in the 2024 State of the Industry Report. Read the full report and discover how your ASC can navigate these changes.
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The role of the anesthesiologist has been trending up over the last four years, and an increasing number of people want to know more about what this job entails. A new study by Rivanna, which aims to analyze the growth of search interest for anesthesiologist job opportunities across the United States, has revealed some significant findings.
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Rivanna Medical (10/03/24)
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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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Renew your ASCA membership today for uninterrupted access to many benefits, including virtual education and essential OAS CAHPS Survey resources. Your 2024 membership expires on December 31. Renew before December 20 to receive your 2025 membership certificate in January.
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ASCA Content (11/12/24)
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How Healthcare Leaders REALLY Feel About AI in RCMArtificial intelligence has the potential to reshape revenue cycle management for ASCs. Are the changes an asset or an obstacle? More than 400 healthcare managers and senior leaders reveal candid insights about AI’s value and potential.
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The American Joint Replacement Registry surpassed 4 million hip and knee arthroplasty procedures in its database in March, a milestone announced in the 11th edition of its Annual Report released today. Published by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Registry Program, the 2024 report analyzes more than 3.7 million of those procedures and reflects data submitted between 2012-2023 from 1,447 institutions across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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AAOS Press Release (11/04/24)
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Tuttnauer is investigating the development of a new tabletop sterilizer designed for ASCs. It is a unique device, that is completely new to the sterilization device market, and we want you to be part of our research and development! We are seeking feedback from professionals directly involved in defining sterilization protocols and ensuring the operational efficiency of ASC sterilization processes. Join Tuttnauer as they investigate the development of a tabletop sterilizer. |
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The next data submission deadline for ASC-20: COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel is this Friday, November 15, and covers the data collected in the second quarter of 2023, April 1 through June 30. Submit your data today.
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ASCA Content (11/12/24)
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Healthcare workers are increasingly victims of violence. Surgeons are at the forefront of high-stakes medical decisions/interventions and are particularly vulnerable to this behavior.
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American College of Surgeons (10/25/24)
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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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