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THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ROAD AHEAD: Prospects, Positioning and Policy
PERSPECTIVE 2013 AT ASCRS SAN FRANCISCO
APRIL 21, 2013
The best journeys begin with a good map. Join us to explore what lies on the road ahead for the ophthalmic-centric ASC. From projections and trends to the latest in legislative agendas, our experts have their fingers on the pulse of the industry. Economic uncertainties, Accountable Care Organizations, Medicare ASC Conditions for Coverage, quality reporting, new architectural guidelines for surgery centers and reimbursement rules all promise big changes and challenges. Set the stage for planning with an early look at results from the 2013 OOSS Industry Perspective Survey. And learn how you can steer your business to greater profitability. OOSS Perspective 2013 @ ASCRS is made possible with the generous support of Allergan.
Symposium in Webinar Format Available NOW!
Taped on November 10, 2012 at the OOSS Symposium @ AAO Chicago
The OOSS Symposium entitled, ENHANCING QUALITY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND PROFITS IN THE 21st CENTURY OPHTHALMIC ASC at AAO, brings together the leading experts in clinical ophthalmology, industry, and ASC business practices to discuss the contemporary issues of greatest concern to the owners, administrators, surgeons and clinical staff associated with the nation’s 900-plus ophthalmic ambulatory surgery centers. Topics in the 2012 conference will include: trends in health care, ophthalmology, and ambulatory surgery that will impact our ASC business; federal legislative and regulatory developments; enhancing efficiencies in the operating room; optimizing reimbursement in the ASC, legally; compliance with the ever-changing Medicare Conditions for Coverage; and, strategies for creative financing in the ASC.
Congratulations to Kevin Corcoran
Mr. Kevin Corcoran, CPC, COE, President, Corcoran Consulting Group was presented with the Jerome H. Levy Award for Leadership and Innovation in Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery at the OOSS Symposium @ AAO Chicago on Saturday, November 10, 2012.
Named in honor of Dr. Jerome Levy’s pioneering leadership of the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society for over two decades, this award is presented to individuals or organizations who have made invaluable contributions to the ophthalmic ambulatory surgery center community in the areas of ASC business management, education, or technology — enabling surgeons and facilities to better deliver the highest quality care at the most reasonable cost to our patients.
Integrating Vitreoretinal Services Into The ASC – A Primer
Webinar On Demand
Whether you are considering VR for your existing ASC, expanding your VR services or developing a new ASC to include VR, our distinguished panel will address these critical Questions:
- Why introduce VR in your ASC environment?
- What is the business case for VR in the ASC?
- How do you navigate the legislative, regulatory and legal considerations?
- What are the implications for ASC owners, surgeons and staff?
- How can payments and reimbursements be optimized for retinal services in the ASC?
Quality Reporting in the Ophthalmic ASC: Countdown to October 1st.(click here)
This is an extremely challenging time for all ASCs and especially ophthalmic oriented Facilities that may never have participated in formal quality reporting activities. Focus is on the key elements of the new Quality Reporting Program including critical advice to ensure facility compliance with the program.
NEW! Announcing OOSSMark Topics (Blog)
Each month a new topic will be introduced for moderated discussion by Dr. Kent Jackson, Vice President of Member Research and Development. Representatives from ophthalmic oriented ASCs are welcome to participate in these timely discussions on subjects related to clinical and business benchmarking.
NOW AVAILABLE - RETINA in the ASC
The collaborative efforts of OOSS and Alcon® Retina are pleased to provide you four video interviews on Retina in the ASC. These interviews were conducted during the 2011 American Academy of Ophthalmology in Orlando, Florida. In this series, Michael Romansky, JD, (OOSS Washington Counsel & VP Corporate Development) updates you on the latest changes in both the legislative and regulatory arenas, Pravin Dugel, MD, (Retinal Consultants of AZ, Sun City, AZ) provides his perspective on New Parameters for Surgical Efficiency, Mary Cantu (Manager – US Reimbursement, Alcon Laboratories, Fort Worth, TX) has a US Reimbursement Update and Mr. Steve Sheppard (Managing Principal – Medical Consulting Group, Springfield, MO) discusses the Financial Implications of an ASC. We believe these short videos will yield a better understanding of Retina surgery in an Ambulatory Surgery Center.
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