Before It's Mandatory: Understanding OAS CAHPS
The CMS ASC Quality Reporting (ASCQR) measure, ASC-15 Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Survey (OAS CAHPS), collects information about patients’ experiences of care in ambulatory surgery…
Building Your Financial Acumen
ASC revenue is largely determined by the terms defined in third-party payer contracts. ASCs that carefully and regularly review contract terms tend be more profitable than those that do not. If you don't know where your contracts are or have…
ST108 in ASCs: A Clear Guide for Understanding and Implementation
Water and steam quality are critical considerations during the cleaning, rinsing, disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instruments. In August 2023, the ANSI / AAMI published 'ST108: 2023 Water for the Processing of Medical Devices’…
2024 ASC Quality Reporting Update
CMS requirements and quality reporting can be challenging for perioperative leaders in the ASC setting. Participants will receive current information on the quality program with updates on the 2024 final rule, what reporting is required, and…
Annual Survey Watch Report 2023
Our consulting team has the advantage of working with scores of facilities across the country, going through a variety of different types of surveys, including State licensing, accreditation, and Medicare certification. You can benefit from…
Credentialing Review
Medical staff credentialing remains one of the top 10 cited deficiencies for CMS and accrediting organizations. Ensuring you have all required documentation can feel like an onerous task without a formal process in place. This webinar will provide…
MANAGING YOUR ASC’S ANCILLARY SERVICE CONTRACTS
In addition to the regulatory requirements, there are financial and logistical considerations at play when managing your ancillary service contracts. This webinar will provide the essential tools and best practices to effectively manage your…
Nursing Scope of Practice
Have you ever felt uncomfortable doing a nursing task that you did not feel qualified to do? Do you know the full scope of your RN license? After this webinar, you will be able to define the RN scope of practice in the ASC setting, understand…
ASC Budgeting
ASCs are required by Medicare to have a budget. While not necessarily involved in day-to-day operations, the governing body is ultimately responsible for the overall quality of service. Numbers tell a story. Fiscal control and financial oversight…
2023 ASC Quality Reporting Update
CMS requirements and quality reporting can be challenging for perioperative leaders in the ASC setting. Participants will receive current information on the quality program with updates on the 2023 final rule, what reporting is required, and…