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Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

FINAL 2019 ASC PAYMENT RULE

November 2, 2018
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

OOSS SUBMITS COMMENTS TO CMS ON 2019 ASC PAYMENT REGULATION

September 24, 2018
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

CMS Proposes to Eliminate CMS Certification Requirements for Comprehensive H&Ps & Transfer Agreements with Hospitals

September 24, 2018
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

Proposed CY 2019 ASC Payment Regulations & Rates

July 26, 2018
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WASHINGTON WATCH

May 1, 2018
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

New Specialty-Specific Guidelines For Ophthalmic Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization

April 5, 2018
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OOSS Opposes Anthem’s Anesthesia Services Guideline

February 27, 2018
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

FINAL 2018 ASC PAYMENT RULE UPDATE

November 2, 2017
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Controlling Infection in the ASC

October 1, 2017
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

CMS-Proposed ASC Payment Rates

September 15, 2017
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

PROPOSED CMS CY 2018 ASC PAYMENT REGULATION: GOOD NEWS

July 14, 2017
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

President Signs 21st Century Cures Act Into Law

December 21, 2016
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

Final 2017 Payment Rule: Higher Update And New Ophthalmic Quality Measure

November 2, 2016
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

In Physician Payment Rule, CMS Takes No Action On Office Cataract Surgery – At Least For Now!

July 7, 2016
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

CMS Releases Proposed CY 2017 ASC Payment Regulation: 1.2 Percent Update; Proposed Adoption of OOSS-Supported Quality Measure; And more

July 7, 2016
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

MedPAC Recommendations: No Update In Facility Fees For Surgery Centers; ASC’s Should Report Costs

March 16, 2016
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

Facilities Can Review ASCQR Preview Reports During The Next Month

January 15, 2016
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

ASCRS, AAO, and OOSS Release Recommendations Regarding Use of Enzyme Detergent for Cleaning Intraocular Surgical Instruments

December 17, 2015
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

CMS Defers Action on Payment for Office Cataract Surgery

November 3, 2015

Leveling The Playing Field: Budget Legislation Will Limit Payments to Hospitals That Acquire Surgery Centers and Physician Practices

October 30, 2015

CMS Releases Disappointing Final CY 2016 ASC Payment Regulation

October 30, 2015
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

OOSS Challenges CMS 2016 Proposed ASC Payment Rates & A Reminder to Submit Your Comments Regarding Cataract Surgery in the Office Setting

September 2, 2015
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

Do You, as an OOSS Member, Support Payment for Cataract Surgery in the Office?

August 31, 2015
Michael Romansky's Updates Straight from Capitol Hill

CMS Soliciting Comments on Office-Based Cataract Surgery

July 9, 2015