Here are seven news updates for ambulatory surgery center industry leaders to know for Nov. 13, 2014.
CMS inquiry reveals numerous errors occurred during Joan Rivers’ procedure.
Results of the federal investigation into Joan Rivers' death following an elective procedure at New York-based Yorkville Endoscopy have been released, and they show the center made several preventable errors to which her death could be attributed. Read the full report on Becker’s ASC Review.
PPACA enrollment expected to take a sharp downturn.
As the eve of Nov. 15 is just days away, the start date of the second open enrollment period of the PPACA insurance exchanges, new data shows projected rates of enrollment have significantly dropped. Read the full report on Becker’s Hospital Review.
Montefiore Medical Center opens 12-story ASC.
New York-based Montefiore Medical Center has opened a $152 million, 12-story surgery center built to serve around 300,000 patients annually. The 280,000-square-foot center has 12 operating rooms and a full-service pharmacy. It will have more than 500 employees, including 177 physicians and 77 nurses, when running at full capacity.
CDC, Joint Commission host Ebola preparedness webinar.
The Joint Commission and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted a webinar on Ebola protocols and containing the spread of the disease. The webinar is now available on The Joint Commission's website.
Lafayette General Health opens ASC.
Lafayette General Health has opened a new ambulatory surgery center within its Lafayette (La.) General Surgical Hospital. The center's first surgery was performed on Nov. 11, coinciding with the celebration of the hospital's 10th anniversary.
CMS removes antibiotic prophylaxis measure from PQRS.
CMS has removed the antibiotic prophylaxis measure from the final Physician Quality Reporting System list for 2015 and to avoid the PQRS penalty next year, all eligible professionals must report at least one "cross-cutting" measure. Read the full report on Becker’s ASC Review.
Hospitals, payers concerned over New York price transparency study.
A new study, funded by the New York States Department of Financial Services, aimed at bringing price transparency to the state's market is sparking concern amongst hospitals and payers alike. Hospital and payer leaders expressed concern that the study is too narrow in focus, fails to take into account the complicated nature of contracts and reveals pricing information without context.
Healthcare costs number one concern for employers.
Only 45 percent of small and mid-sized business executives say they are ready for the implementation of the employer mandate under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, according to a recent survey conducted by the Lucas Group. The employer mandate will become effective in 2015 and requires businesses with more than 50 employees to provide healthcare coverage or be subject to fines. Read the full report on Becker’s Hospital Review.
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