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What is a good benchmark for total hours worked per case? |
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Tuesday, 10 June 2008 |
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"I would suggest eight hours for ophthalmology, 12 hours for a multi-specialty ASC, and 14 hours for orthopedics," says Tom Mallon, the CEO of Regent Surgical Health.
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Amkai, GHN-Online Join to Provide Comprehensive Information Management, Claims Submission for ASCs |
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Written by Stephanie Wasek
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Thursday, 05 June 2008 |
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Amkai, a developer of comprehensive information management systems for outpatient surgery providers, and GHN-Online, a leading provider of real-time, revenue-cycle management solutions for the healthcare industry, have joined to integrate their respective EMR and enterprise management solutions. |
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AAAHC Announces New President and Officers |
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Written by Stephanie Wasek
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Tuesday, 03 June 2008 |
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The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) has announced a new president and other officers for 2008-2009, elected at the April AAAHC board of directors meeting in Chicago. |
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Accreditation Body Develops New Standards for Ambulatory Procedure Facilities |
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Written by Stephanie Wasek
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Friday, 16 May 2008 |
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To meet the needs of procedural ambulatory facilities posed by increasing safety standards and state regulatory initiatives nationwide, AAAASF has developed a set of accreditation standards specific to procedural, non-surgical facilities. They are intended for ambulatory facilities performing procedures under sedation, such as GI, urology, gynecology, endoscopy and pain management clinics. |
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Utah State Senator Outlines Barriers, Solutions in Political Landscape for ASCs |
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Written by Stephanie Wasek
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Friday, 16 May 2008 |
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ASCs are valuable, and the services they provide appreciated by those familiar with them — the problem is, not enough politicos are in the know, and it's hurting the industry, said Utah state Sen. Allen Christensen (R) in addressing the crowd at the first ASC Association annual meeting, ASCs 2008, in San Antonio, Texas. |
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Amkai Launches Next-Generation ASC Management Software |
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Written by Stephanie Wasek
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Friday, 16 May 2008 |
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At the first ASC Association meeting in San Antonio, Amkai has announced the launch of AmkaiOffice 2.0, an updated release of the company’s management software system designed for the outpatient surgery market. |
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Top 10 Billing Errors ASCs Make |
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Written by Stephanie Wasek
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Wednesday, 14 May 2008 |
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Using CMS's comprehensive error rate testing system, which measures the accuracy of Medicare fee-for-service payments, a Medicare contractor has reviewed Medicare Part B claims from Texas ASCs to determine the top 10 billing errors that lead to denial or rejection of claims. |
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10 Keys to Turning Around Financially Troubled ASCs |
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Written by Stephanie Wasek
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Tuesday, 13 May 2008 |
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The healthcare sector is not immune to the weak economy and, as such, some ASCs may be finding themselves increasingly in financial trouble. This was the subject of a McGuireWoods teleconference entitled "10 Keys to Turning Around Financially Troubled Ambulatory Surgery Centers: A Case Study Approach." Brent Lambert, MD, FACS, one of the founders of Ambulatory Surgical Centers of America, and Tom Mallon, the CEO of Regent Surgical Health, presented examples of some solutions for ASCs that are struggling financially. |
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Ask the Experts: Providing Incentives to Hospital-Employed Physicians at a Joint-Ventured ASC |
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Monday, 12 May 2008 |
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A hospital is considering a business joint-venture with a development/management company to develop an ASC off the hospital campus, which would benefit patient access and convenience as well as capture additional market share. The hospital would like to incentivize or provide an ownership opportunity to hospital-employed physicians who would be performing procedures at the new ASC. The hospital poses several questions to legal experts, including Scott Becker, JD, CPA. |
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