Important Dates in AprilApril 1, 2020April's important dates include today's free COVID-19 webinar, Q1 benchmarking data submission, the deadline to vote for the ASCA Board of Directors and more.
Benchmarking Q1 Data Submission Now OpenApril 1, 2020The data submission period for the first quarter (Q1) of ASCA’s 2020 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey is now open and will close on Sunday, May 31.
ASCA 2020 Conference & Expo PostponedApril 1, 2020Out of concern for the health and safety of all members and supporters of the ASC community amid the coronavirus pandemic, the ASCA 2020 Conference & Expo in Orlando scheduled for May 13–16 is officially postponed.
Read the Latest Edition of ASC Focus MagazineApril 3, 2020The April issue of
ASC Focus is now available on the
ASC Focus website.
New Online Resources Support ASC COVID-19 ResponseApril 3, 2020A
new Q & A from ASCA discusses recent Medicare waivers and helps ASCs access federal assistance;
new federal guidance helps ASCs tap US Small Business Administration support.
Additional Guidance on Affiliation Rules for Paycheck Protection Program LoansApril 4, 2020Additional guidance from the federal government was issued on the affiliation rules for Paycheck Protection Program loans.
New ASCA Tool Helps ASCs Expand Services During COVID-19 ResponseApril 6, 2020A new checklist available from ASCA helps ASCs identify key elements to consider as they prepare to provide expanded services under the temporary rules and waivers the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HHS Begins Distribution of $30B to Medicare ProvidersApril 10, 2020ASCs will receive a share of $30 billion in grant money the US Department of Health & Human Services is sending to Medicare providers under the
CARES Act.
ASCs Join Forces Against COVID-19April 14, 2020As healthcare workers nationwide face shortages of PPE and medical equipment critical in treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, ASCs across the country have come together to help.
At ASCA’s Request, HHS Clarifies Grant Terms and ConditionsApril 14, 2020US Department of Health & Human Services confirms ASCs can accept
CARES Act grants even if they are closed temporarily or not caring for known COVID-19 patients.
ASCA 2020 Transitions to Virtual Conference & ExpoApril 15, 2020Out of concern for the health and safety of all attendees amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the ASCA 2020 Conference & Expo is transitioning to a virtual event.
CARES Grant Attestation Portal Now LiveApril 17, 2020Healthcare providers can now attest that they wish to keep the grants the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) began distributing last Friday.
ASCA and Others Release Statements on Resuming Elective SurgeryApril 17, 2020This guidance outlines important considerations that ASCs must evaluate before proceeding.
Listen to ASCA’s “ASCs as Hospitals Without Walls” Podcast EpisodeApril 20, 2020Join Bill Prentice, ASCA chief executive officer, and Mandy Hawkins, director of the Surgery Center of Charleston and ASCA board member, as they discuss the Hospitals Without Walls program.
CMS Releases Recommendations for Reopening Healthcare FacilitiesApril 20, 2020The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance yesterday on restarting non-emergent non-COVID-19 healthcare.
Use ASCA’s Checklist to Help Reopen Your ASCApril 21, 2020ASCA members can use this checklist to identify key elements to consider as they prepare to resume in-person care of non-COVID-19 patients in regions with a low incidence of COVID-19 disease.
$20B in Grants to Eligible Healthcare Providers Available TomorrowApril 23, 2020HHS will allocate an additional $20 billion in grants to Medicare providers, including ASCs, starting tomorrow, April 24.
New Members-Only Podcast Helps ASCs Reopen for Non-Urgent CareApril 23, 2020Listen to ASCA’s newest podcast to hear ASCA CEO Bill Prentice and ASCA Board member and Mississippi Valley Health President and CEO Michael Patterson discuss recent guidance for resuming elective surgeries.
Coronavirus Relief Extension Signed into LawApril 24, 2020President Trump today signed new legislation that replenishes financial support programs created by the
CARES Act, including two that have already benefited ASCs.
Now Available: $20B in Grants to Eligible Healthcare ProvidersApril 24, 2020HHS has allocated an additional $20 billion in grants to Medicare providers, including ASCs, starting today, April 24.
ASCA 2020 Virtual Conference & Expo Schedule Now OnlineApril 30, 2020Check out the schedule for the ASCA 2020 Virtual Conference & Expo, July 9–10, offering 50 educational sessions, access to 100+ exhibitors and unique networking opportunities.