THE ASCA JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 2017


8 CHANGES IN


ACCREDITATION Three accrediting agencies explain upcoming modifications in their standards


DEPARTMENTS 6 MESSAGE FROM THE CEO


20 REGULATORY REVIEW MACRA is here


22 ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT One-on-one with ASCAPAC champs


FEATURES


14 MODIFYING TO ACHIEVE INTEROPERABILITY In the absence of CEHRT, ASCs adapt to reach clinical integration


16 INVEST IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT YOUR ASC’S GROWTH Look beyond the price tag, choose carefully


24 ASCA NEWS Attend September webinars on peer review, cyber security


25 WEB CRAWL Register for ASCA’s winter seminars


18 IMPLEMENT AN EFFECTIVE PEER REVIEW PROGRAM Stay on track with an ongoing, active process


26 USE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EFFECTIVELY Staff training is key


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