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With only three weeks left in the legislative calendar, 41 senators have signed a letter urging Senate leaders to prevent the 2.8% physician pay cut scheduled to go into effect on January 1. The bipartisan effort was led by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark. and Peter Welch, D-Vt.
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Healthcare Finance News (11/25/24) Susan Morse
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Hurry and register today for the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo, April 30–May 3, in Denver, Colorado. The deadline to take advantage of the early bird discount is December 31!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. Don’t miss out—register now! |
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ASCA Content (11/26/24)
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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 Joint Commission and the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) announce a strategic alliance to advance global healthcare Quality and safety for all. The alliance stems from a shared vision for safe, high-quality and equitable healthcare between NAHQ, the industry leader in defining Quality competencies and developing and certifying the healthcare Quality workforce, and The Joint Commission, the world’s premier and most recognized brand in standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare.
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Joint Commission Press Release (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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Get the final word on the changes to Medicare’s ASC payment system that will take effect January 1, 2025. Find out how ASC payment rates will change in 2025 and if new procedures were added to the final list of those eligible to be performed on Medicare patients in the ASC setting during the next Regulatory Series session, “ Understanding Medicare’s 2025 Final Payment Rule,” taking place next Tuesday, December 3. The Regulatory Series is free for ASCA members and consists of short, live, conversational sessions that provide you with the insights and guidance you need to ensure your facility is compliant with the complex network of regulatory requirements. |
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ASCA Content (11/26/24)
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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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In this cohort study, racial and ethnic disparities in [early-onset colorectal cancer] mortality were evident, with the highest burden among Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and non-Hispanic Black individuals. These results provide evidence of the role of social determinants of health in explaining these differences.
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JAMA Network Open (11/22/24) Joshua Demb; Scarlett L. Gomez; Alison J. Canchola; et al.
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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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On this week’s audio update, ASCA Associate Director of Membership & Business Development Mykal Cox and ASCA Director of Meetings Shawn Bryant provide important information regarding ASCA membership for 2025 and details about the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo in Denver, Colorado. Tune in to learn how ASCA members will benefit by renewing their membership for next year and what attendees can look forward to at the conference. |
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ASCA Content (11/26/24)
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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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Drug shortages continue to be a persistent and complex U.S. public health issue that the AMA has been actively monitoring and responding to developments as needed. Now, though, drug shortages are at their highest level in a decade, including several widely publicized cases such as shortages of sterile IV fluid in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s shutting down a Baxter manufacturing facility, as well as other brand and generic drugs in shortage.
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American Medical Association (11/13/24) Sara Berg
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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 (11/26/24)
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Surgical Information Systems (SIS), the industry leader for business and clinical surgical software for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), is excited to announce the acquisition of Surgical Notes, an ASC-focused revenue cycle management, transcription, and coding services provider. This strategic acquisition aligns with SIS' mission to help ASCs Operate Smart with software and services to support their clinical, operational, and financial success.
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PR Newswire (11/19/24)
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We live in a time of surging demand in the ASC environment. Improved technology making surgery safer, patients catching up on elective surgeries postponed in the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and improved surgical and anesthetic capabilities expanding the list of ASC-eligible procedures are all driving more cases into the ASC setting. Read this ASC Focus article about specific strategies to consider to combat the anesthesia provider shortage. |
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ASCA Content (11/26/24)
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[Nursing-sensitive quality indicators] increased during the pandemic and are now returning to baseline. The pandemic underscored the importance of nursing practice. The pandemic’s enduring negative effects on the nursing workforce must be addressed to preserve patient safety.
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Nursing Research (11/01/24) Eileen T. Lake; Angela Pascale; Nora E. Warshawsky; 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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