ASCA released the following statement in response to a research report titled “Why Surgeon Owners of Ambulatory Surgical Centers Do More Surgery than Non-Owners.” That report was written by Christine Yee and released by the Workers Compensation Research Institute on Friday, May 11, 2012.
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At a ceremony attended by WISCA leaders on Monday, Governor Scott Walker signed an amended version of SB 297.

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The Governor is scheduled to sign Senate Bill 297 into law  at an event on April  2 in the Governor’s Conference Room in the Capitol.

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The state's plans to change MA reimbursement for certain services typically provided in an office-based setting when those services are instead provided in a hospital or an ambulatory surgery center are scheduled to be implemented May 1.

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An amended version of the bill to repeal the ASC Assessment passed the legislature at the end of the session.

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An amended version of the bill to repeal the ASC assessment unanimously passed the State Senate.  The bill is scheduled to be voted on by the Assembly on March 15.

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The bill to repeal the current ASC assessment is expected to be voted on in the State Senate on March 7.  The bill authored by Senator Pam Galloway would repeal the ASC assessment effective July 1, 2013.

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published draft guidance related to availability and notification on issues that may result in a prescription drug shortage.  The comment period is open for 90-days following the draft's publication on February 27.

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(From the ASCA Government Affairs Update)
Many ASCs have been experiencing shortages of drugs, such as Fentanyl and Versed. While ASCA is working with other affected groups to find a long-term solution to this vexing problem, there are resources currently available where ASCs can help raise awareness of the shortages.

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The first meeting of the WISCA Infection Control Workgroup is scheduled for Tuesday, February 28.  The meeting will be held by conference call from 3pm-4pm.

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