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As previously projected, Baxter restarted a second IV solutions manufacturing line this week. Together with the line restarted the week of Oct. 28, these two lines represent – at their peak operation (prior to Hurricane Helene) – approximately 50% of the site’s total production and approximately 85% of the site’s production of one-liter IV solutions, the most commonly used size by hospitals and clinics.
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Baxter (11/14/24)
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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 (11/19/24)
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How To Complete Privileging FasterBetween peer references and board approval, there’s a lot that is out of your ASC staff’s control. Download this checklist to better control what you can so surgeries can happen as planned.
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Being a business owner in the healthcare industry, especially as a woman in the ambulatory surgery center space, is a unique and challenging experience. Women still hold relatively rare leadership roles in this field, making the journey rewarding and complex.
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D Magazine (11/14/24) Neeraja Kikkeri
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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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Tune in to the newest episode of ASCA’s Advancing Surgical Care Podcast to hear ASCA Chief Executive Officer Bill Prentice and ASCA Chief Advocacy Officer Kara Newbury discuss the 2025 final ASC payment rule that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released November 1. |
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ASCA Content (11/19/24)
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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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In an unprecedented move, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plans representing Connecticut, New York and Missouri have unilaterally declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia care if the surgery or procedure goes beyond an arbitrary time limit, regardless of how long the surgical procedure takes. The American Society of Anesthesiologists calls on Anthem to reverse this proposal immediately.
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American Society of Anesthesiologists (11/14/24)
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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 (a value of $5,000) 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 (11/19/24)
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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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With the pervasiveness of harassment, incivility, and disrespect among health care professionals in the workplace impacting clinician well-being, patient health, and disproportionately affecting anesthesiology, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is providing new recommendations to help eradicate these behaviors in the operating room and hospitals. “There is no place for harassment, incivility or disrespect of any kind in the operating room,” said ASA President Donald E. Arnold, M.D., FACHE, FASA.
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American Society of Anesthesiologists (11/13/24)
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On this week’s audio update, ASCA CEO Bill Prentice provides a preliminary look at the challenges and opportunities for ASCs in the new Congress and administration. With the announcement of several nominees and the formation of key committees and leadership, Bill explains how the combination of ASC allies and new faces could affect ASC health policies. He also provides ample reasons why ASCA members need to actively participate in ASC advocacy. |
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ASCA Content (11/19/24)
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care providers and facilities about safety concerns with the use of Getinge/Maquet VasoView HemoPro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH) Systems, and a supply concern for EVH devices. On September 20, 2024, Getinge/Maquet issued an Urgent Medical Device Removal noticeExternal Link Disclaimer to inform users to not use VasoView HemoPro 1.5 (VH-3500) and VasoView HemoPro 1 (VH-3000-W, which is marketed only outside of the United States) devices.
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FDA Letters to Health Care Providers (11/15/24)
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ASCA’s October 2024 60-Second Survey asked questions regarding facility operations with regards to anesthesiology services. The survey received 320 responses from surgery centers in 46 states. While reported access to anesthesia services varied according to facility size, the percentage of survey respondents who reported having adequate access to anesthesia providers has increased from previous years. Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (11/19/24)
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A Certificate of Need has been issued by the State Health Planning and Development Agency in Montgomery to The Health Care Authority of the City of Hoover d/b/a Riverwalk Health and Wellness Center to build a multi-specialty ambulatory care center. The surgery center would be combined with a Medicare certified independent diagnostic testing facility.
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ABC3340.com (11/05/24)
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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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