Blog Category: ASCs
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Quality Reporting Updates ASCs Should Know
Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 9:00 AM
ASCs, Billing, Coding & Compliance
For ASCs to receive a full annual update to their payment rate, they must report quality of care data for standardized measures. In this post, we explore what those measures are and how to report them.
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Managing Medication Shortages
Wednesday, November 27, 2019, 9:00 AM
Medication shortages have become a recurring business pain point. Learn how to prepare your facility for such shortages to ensure patient care is unaffected.
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Passing the Torch: Empowering Future ASC Nurse Leaders
Wednesday, November 6, 2019, 9:00 AM
Learn how our first ASC Nurse Leadership Conference can help develop your nurse leaders for the future of health care.
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ASC Documentation Best Practices
Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 9:00 AM
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are subject to a number of regulatory mandates. Learn how following documentation best practices can help ASCs remain compliant.
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Common ASC Deficiencies to Look Out For
Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 9:00 AM
Hot Topics, ASCs, Billing, Coding & Compliance
While many ambulatory surgery centers are unique, most struggle with meeting the same regulations. Find out what they are to help ensure your facility remains compliant.
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How to Increase Cultural Sensitivity in Your ASC
Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 9:00 AM
A greater emphasis is being placed on cultural sensitivity in health care today. Learn how you can become more accommodating of the unique languages, ethnicities, and religions of your patients.
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How to Successfully Talk to Surveyors
Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 9:00 AM
Sometimes, the most difficult part of a Medicare or accreditation survey is talking to surveyors. Learn how to successfully communicate with them to improve the chance of a positive survey outcome for your ASC.
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Check It Off: Annual Evaluations for ASCs to Perform
Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 9:00 AM
BSM Products and Services, Expert Advice, ASCs
There is an extensive list of evaluations that ASCs must complete annually. View the list here to ensure your facility has scheduled all the necessary assessments for the coming year.
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Infection Prevention: The Importance of Standard Precautions
Wednesday, October 31, 2018, 9:00 AM
Expert Advice, Hot Topics, ASCs
Following infection prevention practices in ophthalmic ambulatory surgery centers is crucial to keeping patients and staff safe. Learn what to do and what not to do when it comes to infection control.
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Growing Perioperative Nurse Shortage Puts Medical Facilities at Risk
Wednesday, May 9, 2018, 9:00 AM
Expert Advice, Hot Topics, ASCs
The U.S. nursing shortage is anticipated to get worse in the coming years. Read what Progressive Surgical Solutions division consultant Leanne Gallegos thinks would help with retention by clicking here.