The holidays are upon us and our lives are as busy as ever. Can one really 'unplug' from the office while knowing what awaits them upon their return? It's definitely a struggle, but I know I cannot be an effective administrator, forward-thinking leader, or caring family member until I take a deep breath and push the reset button from time to time.
IASCA is here to shoulder some of your professional burden. Whether it's providing training and accreditation activities, researching and reporting on legislative and regulatory mandates, or offering energizing networking opportunities, IASCA membership yields a valuable return on investment for your facility.
Thank you for your continued support. Please contact me at any time with questions, suggestions, or to share a good laugh. |
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Jeany Dunaway, RN
President
Illinois Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
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Industry Trends, Regulatory Compliance Compellingly Covered at Annual Meeting
Infection Prevention Seminar Satisfies Medicare Mandate
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IASCA's 2022 Annual Meeting affirmed the organization's role as a useful and convenient provider of educational and networking opportunities. Attendees heard from and engaged with state policymakers, influencers, and nationally recognized experts.
The event was enriched by presentations from two state regulators who covered survey trends and preparation tips as well as changing life safety and construction requirements. ASCA’s well-regarded regulatory counsel Kara Newbury leveraged her expertise to dissect the 2023 Medicare reimbursement proposal and shed light on the prospect of adding new procedures to the ASC Covered List.
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Neal Goldstein, a leading attorney for healthcare matters, joined Laura Dyrda, editor in chief of Becker’s ASC Review and a familiar face from Becker’s events, in a truly engaging discussion of industry trends. While Mr. Goldstein addressed business and transactional issues such as private equity and hospital investments, business development, and payer mix, Ms. Dyrda shared her perspective on workforce, site of service transitions, and multispecialty facilities.
IASCA’s events have become a reliable and valuable source for continuing education and mandated training. This year, IASCA invested in a 4-hour Infection Prevention and Control seminar from Excellentia. Cathy Montgomery and Loie Ruhl Couch demonstrated encyclopedic knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements, common frustrations, and unique solutions. When surveyors enter your facility, anxiety levels are certain to rise. IASCA is here, though, to support its members in Being Prepared.
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2022 Annual Meeting Exhibitors
Thank You!
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Daniels Health
GE Healthcare
Heartland Medical Sales & Services
Henry Schein
HST Pathways
ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists
MedHQ
Medline Industries
MedVantage
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Micro-Tech Endoscopy
Pacira BioSciences
Physicians' Pharmaceutical Corp
Precision Medical Products
Prescotts
Rayner Surgical
Surgical Information Systems
The Alternative Source Medical
ZOLL Medical Corporation
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General Sponsor
triValence
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Legislative and Regulatory Update |
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Advocacy for the ambulatory surgery center industry is a top IASCA priority. With increasing consolidation and reimbursement cuts making headway, it is more important than ever for the ASC industry to have a political voice. |
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2023 Medicare Payment Rule Finalized with 3.8% boost |
On Nov. 1st, CMS finalized an increase in payment rates by 3.8% for CY 2023. The increase is based on a hospital market basket percentage increase of 4.1% reduced by a productivity adjustment of a 0.3 percentage point. Specific rates will be based on claims data from CY 2021. CMS will remove eleven services from the Inpatient Only List and will add four procedures to the ASC Covered Procedures List. The agency is finalizing separate payment in ASCs for five non-opioid pain management drugs that function as surgical supplies, including certain local anesthetics and ocular drugs.
4 New ASC Covered Procedures
19307, mast mod rad; 37193, rem endovas vena cava filter; 38531, open bx/exc inguinofem nodes; and 43774, lap rmvl gastr adj all parts.
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Revised CMS Guidance for Staff Vaccination Requirements (ASCA)
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On Oct. 26th, CMS issued revised guidance and procedures to assess and maintain compliance with staff vaccination regulatory requirements. The revisions address frequency of review of the staff vaccination requirements, as well as immediate jeopardy, condition-level and actual harm determinations to ensure that deficiency citations recognize good faith efforts by providers and suppliers. |
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22 states ask CMS to withdraw healthcare worker vaccine mandate (Becker's)
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A coalition of 22 states has filed a petition seeking to repeal the Biden administration's rule that requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 if they work in healthcare facilities that receive Medicare or Medicaid funding. In the petition, the attorneys general request that CMS withdraw its vaccine mandate for healthcare workers and all related guidance, citing the most recent pandemic circumstances. Read more. |
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Hello!,
Thank you for your continued support of the Illinois Ambulatory Surgery Center Association. IASCA has established itself as a vital and nimble organization with an advocacy program that gives to give voice to ASC's regulatory and legislative priorities, including COVID testing requirements, Medicare and workers' comp payment schedules, and occupational safety. What's more, our Annual Meeting is an affordable opportunity to earn continuing education credits and network with colleagues and industry representatives.
The time to renew your membership for 2023 is upon us! Invoices are in the mail. If you'd like a copy of that invoice, please contact IASCA-HQ. |
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IASCA's conferences and advanced advocacy activities would be impossible without these Corporate Members. When you're looking for service providers, please consider these companies that demonstrate a valued commitment to our industry and state association. |
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The IASCA Career Center is Here for You |
The IASCA Career Center specializes in opportunities for ambulatory surgical center administrators and staff. |
Did you know that members have access to helpful tools and resources? |
Resources for Job Seekers include:
- Career Coaching
- Resume Writing
- Job Posting
- Reference Checking
- Job Alerts
Resources for Employers include:
- Branding Solutions
- Job Posting Videos
- Bulk Posting
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