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OOSS Emblems for Members, Partners
The new OOSS Emblem Program offers members and partners the opportunity to promote their OOSS affiliation and emphasize their...
February 28, 201700 -
President Signs 21st Century Cures Act Into Law
WITH A COUPLE OF HOLIDAY TREATS FOR THE ASC COMMUNITY President Obama has signed into law The 21st Century...
December 21, 2016 -
Final 2017 Payment Rule: Higher Update And New Ophthalmic Quality Measure
On November 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its final CY 2017 payment rate regulation...
November 2, 2016 -
OOSS CHALLENGES CMS’ 2017 PROPOSED ASC PAYMENT RATES
On August 31, OOSS joined ASCRS and the Society for Excellence in Eyecare (SEE) in submitting comments to the...
September 7, 2016 -
In Physician Payment Rule, CMS Takes No Action On Office Cataract Surgery – At Least For Now!
In the physician payment rule published today, CMS is silent with respect to taking any further action regarding payment...
July 7, 2016 -
CMS Releases Proposed CY 2017 ASC Payment Regulation: 1.2 Percent Update; Proposed Adoption of OOSS-Supported Quality Measure; And more
On July 6, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its proposed CY 2017 payment rate regulation...
July 7, 2016 -
MedPAC Recommendations: No Update In Facility Fees For Surgery Centers; ASC’s Should Report Costs
This week, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) issued its annual report to Congress, recommending that ASCs be afforded...
March 16, 2016 -
ASCRS, AAO, and OOSS Release Recommendations Regarding Use of Enzyme Detergent for Cleaning Intraocular Surgical Instruments
The following clinical guideline on the use of enzyme detergent for cleaning intraocular instruments is being jointly released by...
December 17, 2015 -
CMS Defers Action on Payment for Office Cataract Surgery
As OOSS members are well aware, CMS solicited “information” in its 2016 proposed physician payment rule on the advisability...
November 3, 2015 -
Leveling The Playing Field: Budget Legislation Will Limit Payments to Hospitals That Acquire Surgery Centers and Physician Practices
As you are aware, Congressional leaders and President Obama have announced a bipartisan agreement to fund the government for...
October 30, 2015
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