Same-Day Surgery – May 1, 2003
May 1, 2003
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Additions to the ASC list finally out — centers have reason to celebrate
The list of approved procedures for the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) is free at last! Leaders in the field have been calling for the updated list of ASC-approved procedures, which was last changed in 1995. Officials at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finally responded. -
Hospital vs. freestanding: Which setting is the best?
This is the first in a two-part series that looks at patient satisfaction scores for freestanding and hospital-based same-day surgery programs. This month, we look at overall scores and key issues for all same-day surgery programs. -
Same-Day Surgery Manager: Your pressing questions on joint ventures
Stephen Earnhart answers some common questions about physician-to-physician joint ventures, hospital and physician mergers, and similar arrangements. -
Study shows tumescent liposuction safe, effective
Because of liposuctions popularity and questions about the safety of the procedure,2 the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Cares Institute for Quality Improvement in Wilmette, IL, conducted a study of tumescent liposuction to compare practices and results of the surgery. -
MedPAC makes 1 change to ASC payment report
In its March report to Congress, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) made one change to its recommendations regarding payment for procedures in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). -
Evaluate bronchoscopy patients for SARS
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising providers to evaluate all bronchoscopy patients for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). If you dont, you could be at high risk for contracting the disease, which has killed 62 worldwide. -
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Same-Day Surgery Reports: Post Anesthesia Guidelines for Same-Day Surgery
The American Society of Anesthesiologists appointed a task force of 10 members who developed the practice guidelines for post anesthesia care. The guidelines examine and provide recommendations for preventive strategies during the perioperative period.