The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has clarified its position on survey and credentialing activities during the government shutdown. In a Tuesday memo, the agency effectively limited survey work during the federal shutdown to essential health and safety functions. For ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), only complaint investigations classified as immediate jeopardy (IJ)and those involving actual harm may proceed, along with revisits approved by exception and … [Read more...]
Streamlining Credentialing to Boost ASC Revenue, Reputation and Patient Care
Credentialing quality can significantly impact ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) during the onboarding process of new physicians. When not managed properly, it can lead to delays in provider start dates, which result in lost revenue and patient dissatisfaction. Credentialing involves more than just verifying licensure; it also impacts reputation, risk management and recruitment. During a recent ASC News webinar, experts from MedTrainer and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies discussed how … [Read more...]
How ASCs Can Use Tech to Streamline Compliance, Cut Risk
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are under increasing pressure to meet hospital-level expectations with fewer resources. That is a reality that Katie Pierson, regulatory specialist at Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies, knows all too well. “Regulators, patients and payers want documentation, credentialing, infection control, emergency preparedness – the list goes on,” Pierson recently said. “But you’re expected to deliver all of that with leaner teams.” During a July 15 webinar hosted by … [Read more...]
How ASCs Can Use AI, Other Tech Tools to Strengthen Compliance
Compliance may never be glamorous, but for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) navigating evolving regulations, staffing shortages and tightening margins, it is an especially important component of success. And that makes investing in compliance-support strategies critical, industry insiders point out. “Each and every day is a different day,” Suzi Gausman, CEO of Nebraska Orthopaedic Center, said during a recent MedTrainer webinar. “There are days where the excitement level may be a little bit … [Read more...]