Dr. Adrianne Smith presented on deep vein thrombosis in the ASC setting. To view her talk, click here: VTE and the Use of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
Dr. Smith’s Talk on VTE
November 17th, 2011Safe Injection Talk by Joan Blanchard of AORN
November 17th, 2011Joan Blanchard of AORN provided a talk on safe injection practices at the Texas ASC Society’s 2011 Annual Conference in San Antonio. To view her talk, click here: Injection Prac Presentation 2011
ASC-Hospital Joint Venture Presentation by Diane Carter & Joan Dentler
November 16th, 2011Diane Carter of Brown McCarroll and Joan Dentler of ASC Strategies made a presentation on ASC-hospital joint ventures at the Texas ASC Society’s 2011 Annual Conference. The presentation can be viewed by clicking here: Carter Dentler ASC-Hospital Joint Ventures & HOPD Trends – TASCS November 2011
Raymund King’s Legal Presentation at the Annual Conference
November 15th, 2011Raymund King of the Law offices of Raymund C. King discussed some of the common legal issues impacting ASCs at our annual conference. To view his presentation, click here: Raymund King 11-10-11 Lastest ASC Issues
Tips to Maximize the Value of Your Practice – Brad Adatto
November 15th, 2011Brad Adatto of SettlePou gave a presentation titled “Tips to Maximize the Value of Your Practice” at the Texas ASC Society’s 2011 Annual Conference. To view the presentation, click here: Brad AdattoTXASC.2011 11 14 Handout
AAAHC’s Presentation at the 2011 Annual Conference
November 14th, 2011Ray Grundman of AAAHC presented at the Texas ASC Society’s 2011 Annual Conference in San Antonio. His presentation can be viewed by clicking here: AAAHC Ray Grundman Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual 2011 Meeting, Nov. 10 & 11, 2011
FAIR Health, Inc’s Presentation at the 2011 Annual Conference
November 14th, 2011Robin Gelburd, President of FAIR Health, Inc., presented at the Texas ASC Society’s 2011 Annual Conference in San Antonio. The presentation can be downloaded by clicking here:FAIR Health Inc TEXAS ASC CONFERENCE POWERPOINT – 11-10-11 v5
CMS Final Rule for 2012 Calls for ASC Quality Reporting
November 2nd, 2011As expected, CMS’s final rule for 2012 calls for ASC quality reporting. The ASC industry was pleased that CMS decided to delay the reporting until October 1, 2012. This will give ASCs time to prepare for the reporting.
The Texas ASC Society will have more about the rule at the 2011 Annual Conference and in newsletters.
Texas ASCs in Washington
September 14th, 2011Over a dozen Texas ASCs will be visiting Texas lawmakers in Washington, DC tomorrow. The purpose of the visit is to tell the story of the incredible safety and quality that A
SCs are bringing to Texas patients. Each Texas lawmaker will be provided with a snapshot of the ASCs in their district – which includes the ASCs in their district, the number of cases, and other important information.
Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) Plans: A New Type of HMO?
September 14th, 2011As we mentioned in several Texas ASC Society newsletters, the 2011 Texas Legislature approved HB 1772, which amended Section 1301 of the Insurance Code by creating exclusive provider organization (EPO) plans. EPOs can be viewed as PPOs with no out-of-network benefits (unless an in-network provider is not available or it is an emergency condition). This legislation was pushed by one specific commercial insurance plan.
The Texas Department of Insurance will begin its rule-making process on September 14th. The Texas ASC Society will serve as the ASC industry’s stakeholder voice during the process. Look for more information in our member-only newsletters.