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The new Medicare Conditions for Coverage (CfC), which take effect May 18, 2009, have several changes for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), according to the ASC Association. According to the association, they include:
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Allowing patients the option of preregistering online is good for patient satisfaction and also frees up patient staff for those who prefer to speak with a representative.
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Looking back into 2008, I noticed that a few things worked well, considering what a miserable year it was. However, many other things did not. I found there to be some consistency in the stuff that worked and the stuff that didn't, with the common ground being communication.
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Desktop sterilizer that have had no preventive maintenance and calibration, and no spore tests are being done to ensure sterility.
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When difficult medical terms are used in a text, the reading grade level is higher.
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Would you like to find out why your surgeons are sending cases to other facilities? Increase your caseload? How would you like to achieve both of those goals with one simple form?
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If you live in the northern states, you need to deal with blizzards, ice, and snow. The southern states generally must address hurricanes, and southern and midwestern states have to be ready for tornadoes. The Gulf states have the hurricanes. California has its fires, floods, earthquakes, landslides, and general mayhem.
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(Editor's note: This is the second of a two-part series on saving money. Last month, we covered how to save on equipment and gave information on how adding surgeons results in cost savings. This month, we cover how to save money on supplies and how your staff can help save money.)
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Is it the end of an era for The Joint Commission? Following on the heels of Congress' move to require the organization to reapply for deeming authority for the first time, DNV Healthcare has been granted deeming authority from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Complying with The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) can be a challenge, and managers are developing a variety of approaches to ensure compliance.