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Hundreds of physicians in their white coats rallied in force in the oldest congressional office building in the nation’s capital to show their support for the elected leaders who are advancing bipartisan legislation that would stop the 2.83% cut in Medicare payments to physician practices this year while providing a 2% payment update. The AMA is leading the charge to reform the Medicare payment system and strongly supports the measure—H.R. 879, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act.
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American Medical Association (02/13/25) Kevin B. O'Reilly
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ASCA facility memberships for 2024 will terminate on February 28. If you haven’t renewed for 2025 yet, time is running out to ensure uninterrupted access to essential member benefits, including virtual education, Medicare resources and exclusive resources for the ASC community. Renew today to maintain your membership and continue taking advantage of everything ASCA has to offer! Not yet an ASCA member? Join now. |
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ASCA Content (02/19/25)
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The surgery center industry continues to play a pivotal role in healthcare. ASCs deliver high quality, cost-effective, patient-centered care in a reliable, safe environment – an environment proven to be preferred by doctors, patients, nurses, and payers.
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HST Pathways (01/31/25)
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Subscribers to ASCA’s 2024 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey can now access their fourth quarter (Q4) reports. To access your facility’s report, log in to the survey portal and select the “Download Reports” tab. Keep your ASC on track for success in 2025 and beyond by subscribing to the 2025 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey today. |
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ASCA Content (02/19/25)
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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 American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today announced Heron Therapeutics, Solventum, Baxter, Pacira Biosciences and Vertex have joined ASA’s Center for Perioperative Medicine (CPMed) Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) to improve patient care and outcomes in perioperative medicine. “We are excited to establish a collaboration with these leading industry partners and thank them for their support of ASA’s Center for Perioperative Medicine,” said ASA President Donald E. Arnold, M.D., FACHE, FASA.
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American Society of Anesthesiologists (02/13/25)
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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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Don’t miss the chance to have some fun at the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo, April 30–May 3. While ASCA’s annual conference is renowned for delivering top-tier ASC education and networking opportunities, the experience doesn’t end there. Join us in Denver, Colorado, this year and explore the city’s outdoor adventures, world-class dining and amazing entertainment. Denver has something for everyone— register today! |
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ASCA Content (02/19/25)
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The percentage of rural patients traveling more than 60 minutes to obtain surgical care significantly increased between 2010 and 2020 for both low- and high-risk operations. Additionally, increases in median travel time for rural patients outpaced changes for nonrural patients.
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Journal of the American Medical Association (02/12/25) Cody Lendon Mullens; Reagan A. Collins; Nicholas Kunnath; et al.
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ASC Billing Companies: Red Flags to Watch ForASCs are outsourcing their billing to improve collections, reduce internal staffing issues, and boost overall financial health and revenue cycle performance. While outsourcing can be a great decision, not all billing vendors measure up. In this e-book, learn the red flags to look for when researching billing company options.
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ASCA’s 2025 National Advocacy Day will take place September 15–17 in Washington, DC. National Advocacy Day gathers engaged members of the ASC community from across the country to advocate for their facilities and the high-quality care they deliver. It is an excellent opportunity to meet face-to-face with your members of Congress and their staff to educate them about the many benefits ASCs offer and issues currently impacting their ability to provide care. More details about registration and the event schedule will be announced soon. |
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ASCA Content (02/19/25)
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We searched multiple databases for studies comparing bowel preparation quality between GLP-1RA users and control group. Our findings suggest that using GLP-1RA increases the risk of inadequate bowel preparation.
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American Journal of Gastroenterology (02/12/25) Azizullah Beran; Tarek Nayfeh; Aya Akhras; et al.
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Nominate that special person in your surgery center for ASCA’s inaugural 10 Under 40 Honors program, a prestigious recognition of 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. Stay tuned—nominations open next month! |
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ASCA Content (02/19/25)
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The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill on Tuesday aimed at protecting healthcare workers from the harmful effects of surgical smoke in operating rooms. The legislation, House Bill 27 (H.B. 27), was sponsored by Rep. Tarik Khan, D-Phila., and Rep. Tim Bonner, R-Butler/Mercer, and now moves to the state Senate for consideration.
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MSN (02/07/25) Maryann Pugh
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The deadline to submit codes for addition to the ASC Covered Procedures List (ASC-CPL) for 2026 rulemaking is March 14. However, ASCA plans to submit by the March 1 deadline included in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 42 CFR §416.166(d). Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (02/19/25)
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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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