The society also supports CMS’ proposal to provisions requiring ASCs have a written transfer agreement with a hospital, as well as its proposal to ensure all physicians employed by the ASC have admitting privileges at a hospital.
Instead of all patients requiring an H&P examination before surgery, ASCs would be required to create and implement a policy identifying patients who require the assessment before surgery.
CMS said the transfer agreement policy is “duplicative of other regulatory requirements,” like the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act.
Read the OOSS’ full comments of the proposed rule here.
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