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House Republicans on Saturday released a seven-month funding patch to avert a government shutdown. The measure immediately drew criticism, with it failing to include a bipartisan provision to reverse a physician Medicare pay cut that took effect Jan. 1.
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Radiology Business (03/10/25) Marty Stempniak
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Registration is now open for ASCA’s Credentialing, Privileging & Peer Review virtual course! This course covers the essentials of credentialing, privileging and peer review, including the initial and recredentialing processes, HCQIA protections, peer review best practices, and negligent credentialing. Part I of this two-part virtual course will be available on demand starting next Wednesday, March 19. The course—along with ASCA’s entire suite of virtual education—is included in 2025 ASCA membership. |
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ASCA Content (03/11/25)
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Ambulatory surgery centers, or ASCs for short, are rising in popularity by offering surgical, diagnostic and preventive procedures without the need for an overnight hospital stay. Also referred to as outpatient surgery centers, same-day surgery centers or surgicenters, these facilities are becoming an attractive alternative to going to the hospital for their convenience and lower costs.
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U.S. News & World Report (03/06/25) Paul Wynn
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Register now for the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo, taking place April 30–May 3 in Denver, Colorado, and you will be entered to win a complimentary suite upgrade! This year’s conference offers exciting new features—including an infection prevention track, a new location out west, expanded networking opportunities and a camp-themed social event—as well as returning favorites that you don’t want to miss. Register by Monday, March 31, for your chance to win! |
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ASCA Content (03/11/25)
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Credentialing Packets Compiled For YouMedTrainer’s credentialing software now compiles your credentialing packets for you — with your own customized list of required documents. If new documents are uploaded (by you or the provider), the packet updates in real-time!
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The ASC Quality Collaboration (ASCQC), an organization dedicated to advancing patient safety and quality of care delivery in ASCs, announced that Nina Goins, RN, will serve as its new executive director, according to a release. Goins succeeds current ASCQC Executive Director Kathy Wilson.
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ASC Focus (03/10/25)
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Discover BD Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System. Bring sterile wound irrigation to your OR with BD Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System. It is the only ready-to-use, terminally sterile dilute povidone-iodine wound irrigation. Using the Surgiphor™ System can reduce variability in wound irrigation processes and supports alignment with current SHEA guidelines. Click here to learn more about Surgiphor™ Irrigation. |
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ASCA’s next webinar is a dynamic session that takes a deep dive into supply chain management as it relates to the ASC setting. Register today for “ Tips and Tricks to Supply Chain Management” to learn best practices and strategies for several areas of the supply chain—including contracting, purchasing and data management—as well as practical tips on how to implement these practices and strategies to save money, improve workflow and, ultimately, support patient care. This webinar is next Tuesday, March 18, at 1:00 pm ET, and is included in ASCA’s 2025 Webinar All-Access Pass and in 2025 ASCA membership. |
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ASCA Content (03/11/25)
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A growing number of states have made it easier for doctors who trained in other countries to get medical licenses, a shift supporters say could ease physician shortages in rural areas. The changes involve residency programs — the supervised, hands-on training experience that doctors must complete after graduating medical school.
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KFF Health News (03/03/25) Arielle Zionts
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Nominate that special person in your surgery center for ASC Focus magazine’s 10 Under 40 Honors program, which recognizes rising stars who are making waves in their surgery centers and shaping the ASC community. If you know a young leader driving real change and innovation, this is your chance to spotlight their impact. Submit your nomination today! |
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ASCA Content (03/11/25)
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As leaders of the healthcare delivery team, physicians play a decisive role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of care patients receive in medical offices, hospitals, urgent care centers, government facilities, community health centers and other sites of service nationwide. Each year, physicians handle approximately 1.3 billion patient encounters at medical offices and hospital emergency rooms throughout the county, at a rate of 4.3 physician visits per person, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
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AMN Healthcare News Release (03/04/25)
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The ASCA Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations for the ASCA Board of Directors. There are five open positions. Candidates must hold leadership positions within an ASC or ASC management company. Those selected to serve are expected to attend at least three board meetings per year and participate in ASCA’s National Advocacy Day event. To ensure the board is geographically diverse, preference will be given to candidates from the Sunbelt and Midwest. Learn more about the process and submit your nomination by next Tuesday, March 18. |
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ASCA Content (03/11/25)
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In this retrospective multi-institutional study, patients who underwent surgery immediately preceding the weekend had a significantly increased risk of complications, readmissions, and mortality compared with those treated after the weekend. Further study is needed to understand differences in care that may underpin these observations and ensure that patients receive high-quality care regardless of the day of the week.
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JAMA Network Open (03/04/25) Sanjana Ranganathan; Carlos Riveros; Yusuke Tsugawa; et al.
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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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