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The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) voted today to urge Congress to link Medicare payment updates for physician practices to the growth in the cost of providing care—a timely recommendation as lawmakers wrestle with how to handle yet another cut in physician pay. MedPAC joined the American Medical Association in supporting this Medicare reform, which would ensure patients maintain access to care.
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AMA News Release (04/10/25)
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The ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo is just one week away! ASCA’s annual conference—taking place April 30–May 3 in Denver—has the resources, education and networking opportunities you need to lead your surgery center to success. Online registration is now closed, but you can still register onsite. We hope to see you next week in Denver! |
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ASCA Content (04/22/25)
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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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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham vetoed 16 bills Friday morning, including one that would have allowed optometrists — who specialize in primary eye care and corrective lenses, and do not attend medical school — to perform certain delicate laser eye surgeries. A professional association of eye surgeons celebrated the governor's decision.
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KUNM (04/11/25) Daniel Montaño
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The Importance of Quality Assurance in Refurbished Medical Equipment
Unlike new medical devices, the refurbishment process is not regulated by the FDA standards, leading to quality disparities across vendors. A comprehensive refurbishment ensures the equipment functions as originally designed by the OEM. This gives healthcare providers confidence that refurbished devices deliver safe, effective patient care.
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Join the ASCA State Affairs Committee next Wednesday, April 30, from 2:30–5:30 pm MT, for the 2025 State Leaders Conference, taking place at the ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo in Denver. Participants will have the opportunity to network with their peers in other states and hear from presenters about how best to keep their members engaged. Space is limited as this is a free event open to any member, president or executive director of a state ASC association. Register today! |
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ASCA Content (04/22/25)
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Elevating airway management is no longer beyond your reach with the McGRATH™ MAC video laryngoscope − designed for pediatric to adult patients and routine to difficult airways. Discover how you can rethink your intubation routine.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis found that patients using GLP-1 RAs are at increased risk of presenting for surgery with residual gastric contents, though this does not necessarily indicate an increased risk of pulmonary aspiration. The available evidence to support withholding GLP-1 RAs before surgery is derived from a small number of observational studies and is impacted by a high degree of uncertainty.
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Anaesthesia (04/15/25) Jasmin Elkin; Siddharth Rele; Priya Sumithran; et al.
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Expertise for every phase of the journey
Your ASC should reflect your vision—innovative, efficient and built for success. We provide deep expertise during every phase – planning, execution and beyond – to help ensure there aren’t any missteps during the journey. Request a copy of Stryker’s ASC New Build Playbook today.
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Data submission for the first quarter (Q1) of ASCA’s 2025 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey closes next Wednesday, April 30. This valuable online resource provides data you can use to improve clinical outcomes, staff indicators, billing performance and more at your facility. If you haven’t already, subscribe today so you can submit your data in April and receive a full year of national comparison data. ASCA members save $150 on subscriptions. |
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ASCA Content (04/22/25)
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Proactive Infection Prevention StrategiesJoin infection prevention expert Missy Travis to get ahead of the most common post-pandemic IP citations and learn practical steps to integrate solid prevention strategies into day-to-day operations.
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Amsurg, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, has expanded its footprint in Louisiana with the acquisition of Pinnacle Surgery Center, according to a release. Located in Covington at 1234 Pinnacle Parkway, the state-of-the-art outpatient facility is 8,787 square feet with three operating rooms and one procedure room.
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ASC Focus (04/18/25)
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ASCA members can now download the 2025 Q2 Medicare Rate Calculator, which displays national and local rates as published in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ April payment addenda. Members can also download the 2025 Q2 payment resources workbook, which includes separate sheets breaking out codes into groups, such as separately payable, office-based, device-intensive and more. |
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ASCA Content (04/22/25)
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Bausch + Lomb Corporation, a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced a voluntary recall of intraocular lenses on its enVista platform. This action was taken after the company received reports of complications, the cause of which could not immediately be explained.
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FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts (04/07/25)
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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. Nominations are due May 3—submit your nomination today! |
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ASCA Content (04/22/25)
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Hurricanes Irma and Maria and the COVID-19 pandemic caused a decrease in CRC incidence in Puerto Rico. This analysis suggests that limited access to CRC screening services during these events likely hindered CRC diagnoses.
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Cancer (04/14/25) Tonatiuh Suárez-Ramos; Samantha Verganza; Yisel Pagán-Santana; et al.
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In its 2025 ASC final payment rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized three new health equity measures for addition to the ASC Quality Reporting Program. The three measures are ASC-22: Screening for Social Drivers of Health (SDOH), ASC-23: Screen Positive Rate for Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) and ASC-24: Facility Commitment to Health Equity (FCHE). Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (04/22/25)
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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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