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at hospital outpatient departments (HOPD) and ASCs; and


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the movement of total knee arthro- plasty (TKA) from the inpatient- only list to the outpatient list, with the expectation that the procedure will be reimbursable for ASCs in the near future. While these successes have posi-


tively impacted ASCs, we still face burdensome regulations and inade- quate payment updates. Whether you are a member or an affiliate com- pany that offers products or services to ASCA members, this is the time to get involved in advocacy. “Giving to the Advocacy Fund is the only one way to be involved as an affiliate supporter of ASCA. An affiliate—previously a vendor mem- ber—of ASCA may also support


[The Advocacy Fund] supports the industry when confronted with policy changes that would damage the industry . . . the best time to prepare for a disaster is before it occurs . . . ”


—Rob Carrera, Pinnacle III


advocacy efforts by volunteering on an ASCA committee or task force, or attending an advocacy fly-in to Washington, DC, to join ASCA mem- bers in meeting with lawmakers and lobbying on behalf of ASCA’s legis- lative agenda,” Blankinship says. “ASCA informs affiliates of national or local issues that could impact [the industry],” Carrera says. “Advocacy Fund supporters are also encouraged to confer on topics that


can be promoted with legislators and policy makers.”


As Congress continues to discuss


reform for America’s health care, the ASC industry cannot allow its voice to go unheard. As they say, “If you don’t have a seat at the table, then you’re on the menu.”


For more information on the Advo - cacy Fund, write Danielle Kaster at dkaster@ascassociation.org.


ENDOSCOPY UNIT RECOGNITION PROGRAM…RECOGNITION YOUR PATIENTS WILL VALUE!


The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors and supports endoscopy units at the forefront of quality and safety.


A core requirement of the program is completion of the ASGE Improving Quality and Safety in Y


Qualifies as MIPS


Improvement Activity


PROMOTE TO PATIENTS, REFERRING PHYSICIANS, AND ACCREDITING BODIES YOUR TEAM’S COMMITMENT TO HIGH-QUALITY, SAFE CARE.


As an ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program (EURP) honoree, you will be able to leverage the power of the nationally recognized Quality Star logo, offered exclusively through the EUR Program. This simple yet far-reaching extension of the ASGE brand is used by honorees throughout their communications so important audiences will immediately know that this GI unit and healthcare team stands for these important principles:


• EFFECTIVE CLINICAL CARE • SAFE CARE • PATIENT-CENTERED CARE


Apply to the EURP and put the Quality Star to work for your GI unit! VISIT WWW.ASGE.ORG/EURPA1 OR CALL 630.573.0600.


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course by a representative of your unit.


The next course is:


MAY 4, 2018 Philadelphia, PA


our Endoscopy Unit


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