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ASCA Survey Provides Insight into Reporting ASCQR Measures

AUGUST 30, 2024

ASCA’s August 2024 60-Second Survey asked questions regarding the time and resources necessary to report measures in the Medicare ASC Quality Reporting (ASCQR) Program. The survey received 321 responses from surgery centers in 46 states.


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Comment Now on Medicare’s 2025 Proposed Rule

AUGUST 23, 2024

Submit your comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) 2025 proposed payment rule by September 9. ASCA will once again submit comments raising industry-wide concerns, but it is important that CMS hears from individual centers as well.


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Focus on Members

What is your policy on patients who come in with a Mediport?

Melinda Vance

"Our staff is not allowed . . ."

—Melinda Vance, RN, CASC, Surgical Investors & Advisors

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Features

ASC Focus September 2024

Joining Forces

A look at ASC joint ventures over the years

Become a High-Reliability Organization

What it will take to achieve this status in your ASC

Choose Your Strategic Partners Carefully

Consider these tips


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Departments

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Could a Strategic Partnership Be in Your ASC’s Future?

TRENDS

Sg2 2024 Annual Report Projects High Growth in ASC Volume

DOING BUSINESS

The Vital Role of Strategic Partnerships for ASCs

REGULATORY REVIEW

Overview of CMS’ Quality Reporting Programs

ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT

Collaboration Leads to Advocacy Success

MEMBER PROFILE

Christi Geiger

ASCA NEWS

Purchase ASCA’s 2024 Virtual Course Bundle

WEB CRAWL

Share Your Facility Tour Experience from National ASC Month


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Names in the News

2024 Eisenberg Awards Now Accepting Applications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum (NQF) are now accepting applications for the 2024 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards, according to a release. The deadline to apply is October 29, 2024.


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AAAHC Releases Updated Medication Reconciliation Toolkit

AUGUST 23, 2024

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) of Deerfield, Illinois, released its updated Medication Reconciliation Toolkit, according to a release.


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Business News

HST Pathways, SYNERGEN Collaborate to Enhance RCM Services for ASCs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

HST Pathways, a cloud-based software solutions company for ASCs, has established a partnership with SYNERGEN Health, a provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management (RCM) services, according to a release.


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