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ASCs in Hawaii form new association

Editor's Note Healthcare consultant Woodrow Moore has organized a new group to represent Hawaii’s ambulatory surgery centers, the Pacific Business News reports. The Hawaii ASC Association held its inaugural meeting in June, and a governing board and officers will be selected this month. “Hawaii’s ASCs are organizing for local advocacy,…

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By: OR Manager
September 10, 2015
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ASCs face Medicare reimbursement challenges

Editor's Note The gap in Medicare reimbursement rates between ASCs and hospital outpatient departments continues to grow, the Wisconsin Health News reports. Reimbursement rates for hospital outpatient departments are updated using the hospital market basket, but rates for ASCs are updated with the consumer price index. The result is that…

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By: OR Manager
September 1, 2015
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Seniors more likely to be admitted after ambulatory surgery

Editor's Note Seniors are much more likely than younger patients to be admitted to the hospital after ambulatory surgery, this study finds. Of more than 53,000 patients analyzed, those aged 65 and older were 54% more likely to be admitted to the hospital within 30 days of ambulatory surgery than…

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By: OR Manager
August 31, 2015
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Today is National ASC Day

Editor's Note Wednesday, August 19, is National ASC Day, and ambulatory surgery centers across the country will be celebrating by hosting elected officials, key policymakers, the press, and members of the public in their centers. Administrators, nurses, physicians, and policymakers gain valuable experience learning about one another, which will ultimately…

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By: OR Manager
August 19, 2015
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Florida House looking to revive debate on overnight ASC stays

Editor's Note After the Florida Senate blocked a bill this year to let patients stay overnight at ASCs, the House likely will renew the debate in 2016, Health News Florida reports. The issue has been part of a collection of proposals that House Republican leaders say would provide more choices…

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By: OR Manager
August 19, 2015
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Quality reports to determine pay rise or fall

Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) that have yet to register and report compliance with quality measures can expect a decrease of 0.9% in 2016 from this year’s Medicare reimbursement rates. Those in compliance, however, may see an increase of approximately 1.1%, depending on specialties. As in the past, the Centers for…

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By: Paula DeJohn
August 17, 2015
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Staffing at most ASCs stays stable despite recruitment challenges

Although ambulatory surgery center (ASC) staff show a slightly greater inclination to change jobs than they did in 2014, staffing remains relatively stable in a market with continued recruitment challenges and slower volume increases, according to the 25th annual OR Manager Salary/Career Survey. Nearly one-fourth (24%) of respondents reported an…

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By: OR Manager
August 17, 2015
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Successful recruitment and retention of engaged employees—Part 1

As part of the 25th annual OR Manager Salary/Career Survey, nearly one-fourth of respondents from ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) reported an increase in the turnover rate for RNs in the past 12 months, and many said they have at least one open position. In the comments section of the survey,…

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By: OR Manager
August 17, 2015
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US Senate passes Electronic Health Fairness Act

Editor's Note The US Senate on August 5 passed the Electronic Health Fairness Act of 2015 (S 1347), which was heavily promoted by the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association. The legislation protects physicians practicing in ASCs from Medicare meaningful use penalties until a certified electronic health record technology is available for…

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By: OR Manager
August 7, 2015
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Joint Commission updates ASC accreditation survey guide

Editor's Note The Joint Commission has updated its “Ambulatory Care Accreditation Survey Activity Guide for Health Care Organizations,” and has made it available on the Joint Commission Connect extranet site. Among the updates: Survey document list: A new item has been added requesting identification of all locations where high-level disinfection…

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By: OR Manager
August 7, 2015
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