Here are seven things ASC leaders should know for Sept. 25, 2017.
National Association of Medicaid Directors unanimously opposes Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill
The National Association of Medicaid Directors released a statement unanimously disapproving of the healthcare bill introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. The coalition believes the rushed proposal does not have enough time to complete a full vetting process, citing the lack of a Congressional Budget Office score.
Graham-Cassidy ACA Repeal Bill to slash federal funding to states by $215B by 2026
The Graham-Cassidy ACA Repeal Bill would eliminate Medicaid expansion, premium tax credits, cost sharing reductions payments as well as individual and employer mandates and the Basic Health Program. The bill would truncate federal funding to states by $215 billion through 2026 and by $4 trillion-plus over a 20-year period.
Miami eye center ordered to pay patient $13M following cataract surgery complications
A Miami jury ordered Leon Medical Centers to pay a patient $13 million after the patient suffered cataract surgery complications causing him to lose vision in his right eye.
Tennessee ASC performs 1st implantable eye telescope procedure in US
Memphis, Tenn.-based Ridge Lake Ambulatory Surgery Center surgeon Subba Gollamudi, MD, completed the first eye telescope implant procedure in the nation.
Kleiman | Evangelista Eye Center changes hands
Arlington, Texas-based Kleiman | Evangelista Eye Center was sold to Inland Private Capital. The physician-owned and accredited ASC is 27,500 square feet.
Cincinnati Eye Institute opens new ASC
Cincinnati Eye Institute opened a new ASC and performed the first surgery there last week.
CASA recognizes 7 ASCs
The California Ambulatory Surgery Association awarded seven 2017 CASA Awards for ASC Excellence. Monterey (Calif.) Peninsula Surgery Center was recognized as the organization's ASC of the Year.