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OOSS MEMBER BENEFITS
Government Affairs
Our focus is on those issues which directly and uniquely affect the industry.
Our lobbyist works with physician members, the industry coalition for restorative eye care, along with the AAO, ASCRS, ASC Association, and others to seek fair treatment for the industry. We work to educate our members and government officials about how government action affects the industry.
OOSS Major Initiatives for 2012 Include:
- Ensuring appropriate modifications to the ASC payment system implemented in 2008, including:
- Securing annual cost of living increases at the Hospital Market Basket rather than the Consumer Price Index “ Urban
- Eliminating secondary rescaling of ASC relative weights, which arbitrarily reduces ASC payments
- Secure higher percentage of hospital rates for ASCs
- Applying local hospital wage indices to ASC rates
- Ensuring that quality of care reporting by ASCs is implemented with use of appropriate measures developed in consultation with the ASC and ophthalmology communities
OOSS Advocacy
An online resource for physician-activists to communicate with their legislators. Learn how to focus your efforts and your voice in concert with allies throughout the country.
Ophthalmic ASC’s have first-hand experience regarding the effects of healthcare laws and regulations in providing quality care. Our online access to legislators provides talking points, sample letters, supporters of the Bill(s) and will give the OOSS community a unique perspective on healthcare policy.
OOSS continues to monitor the federal agencies and executive departments regarding the regulations they issue and their implementation of federal laws. Now, all in one place, you will find out about the laws and lawmaking that OOSS will focus on throughout the 112th Congress.
OOSS President’s Council
Enhance your commitment to the industry by joining the OOSS President’s Council. OOSS’ challenges “ particularly in the Nation’s Capital ” are immense.
The good news is that OOSS has the talent, resources and clout to get the job done. However, regular membership dues are not adequate to address and capitalize on all of the issues we face today. Thus, we must turn to you as leaders in our maturing industry, during this critical time in our history, by asking you to join the President’s Council.
As a Council member, you are invited to special briefings with policymakers and politicos and our OOSS leadership will call on you for your advice as we formulate OOSS policy positions, proposals, and new programs and services. Most importantly, your membership enhancement and leadership participation will ensure that OOSS continues to lead our industry commensurate with the opportunities and challenges we face. Application to join.
OOSS Measures for Success Ophthalmic ASC Benchmark Survey
The OOSS Measures for Success Benchmarking Survey is one of the most powerful tools you can employ for initiating and sustaining continuous improvement in your ASC. This proprietary study compares your ASC performance to others through the most in-depth, relevant and unbiased research available. Providing you with fact-based guidance to measure your efficiency and effectiveness, results form a comprehensive base of data that permits meaningful comparison with other facilities and a basis for longitudinal analysis of your facility’s performance over time.
Included are unique Key Business and Clinical Benchmarks that assist in implementing best practices. Each will give you immediate insight regarding the performance of your facility or facilities. To participate, contact Dr. Kent Jackson at kjackson@ooss.org or by calling 303.910.7314.
BSM Connection for Distant Learning
This website provides online 24/7 education for ASC administrators and their staff. Many courses are accredited, providing healthcare personnel the ability to obtain continuing education credits to meet certification or licensure requirements. Courses cover a variety of topics from clinical issues to business operations of an ASC. Students may purchase courses one at a time or in a group. Continuing education units are available for nurses, ophthalmic assistants (JCAHPO), and certified ophthalmic executives (COE). Read more.
Video Education
OOSS has teamed up with a variety of industry supporters and leading physicians to produce a pilot initiative to develop videos on a variety of ophthalmic ASC topics. Read more.
OOSS Publications
The OOSS Washington Update Online provides the latest on ASC developments emanating from Capitol Hill, the White House, and regulatory agencies. This publication offers vital information on what we can do at the grassroots level to further the OOSS legislative and regulatory agenda. Washington Update Online is prepared by our senior lobbyist, Michael Romansky, JD, who has represented OOSS for over 27 years in Washington DC. Mike is a respected lawyer and lobbyist, known as a Washington insider, who can take a complicated issue and make it engaging and relevant.
Outlook Magazine Online “ OOSS works with medical, clinical, and administrative leaders of the ophthalmic ASC industry to offer OOSS members topical and engaging articles in our Outlook Magazine Online. This quarterly publication provides pragmatic and general information to improve your ASC by helping you respond to emerging issues and opportunities. Outlook Magazine Online offers insights you expect to read from the only society that represents ophthalmic ASC™s.
OOSS Meetings
OOSS Symposium @ AAO Chicago
OOSS members are invited to attend the OOSS Symposium @ AAO Chicago on Sunday, November 11, 2012.
Watch for more information in the coming weeks.
PERSPECTIVE 2012 @ ASCRS CHICAGO
Please mark your calendar
Perspective 2012 @ ASCRS is made possible with the generous support of Hoya Surgical Optics and American Surgisite Centers.
Special Guests : Dr. Charles Krauthammer and Mr. Michael Romansky, JD, OOSS Washington Counsel will present commentary on the legislative and regulatory issues of the day.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
3:00 p.m. “ 5:00 p.m. Program
5:00 p.m. “ 6:30 p.m. Member Reception
Official EMR of OOSS
iMedicWare is the only EMR solution endorsed by OOSS. Focused and specialized on the unique needs of Ophthalmologists, iMedicWare efficiently addresses the distinct patient and business needs required to successfully operate Ophthalmology offices and surgical centers. Read more
- iMedicWare browser-based solution requires no up-front costs and allows rapid deployment:
- Intuitive design provides ease-of-use for physicians, technicians and administrators
- Enables easy access to secure real-time information
- Seamless communication within and across multiple office locations
- Complies with federal initiatives for œpaperless physician practices
- Synchronizes your practice and surgery center
Credit Card Processing
As part of an exclusive agreement with Professional Solutions Financial Services, OOSS members can now receive the lowest overall price guarantee on their credit card processing. Read more
Alliance Group Purchasing
Alliance members can select from over 2,000 leading manufacturers and have their optical and medical products shipped to their office with direct billing to The Alliance. The Alliance consolidates all invoices for each office and sends a monthly statement to each member. This easy-to-read statement details all purchases made throughout the month by vendor, product type and invoice. All members receive a discount on their purchases equal to and often superior to what they can obtain individually. Read more.
OOSS Job Bank
The OOSS CareerHQ Center is an online resource designed to connect qualified ophthalmic professionals with leading healthcare ASC employers. Whether you™re a healthcare ASC employer seeking the industry™s best talent or an ASC professional searching for a new career opportunity, this is the place to make a connection. Read more.
