by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Jul 26, 2023 | CMS, News
4 minute read The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of healthcare services across the United States. As part of its commitment to improving patient care and enhancing efficiency in healthcare facilities,...
by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Dec 19, 2022 | Health & Wellness, Just For Fun
4 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCVice President of Clinical Strategies www.hstpathways.com/ Thanksgiving and Christmas: The Healthy Holidays! The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 over a 3-day harvest festival, and of course, Christmas has been...
by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Nov 15, 2022 | CMS, Compliance
4 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCVice President of Clinical Strategies www.hstpathways.com/ The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized its 2023 payment rule. Here are a few takeaways. The Best With regards to the Ambulatory Surgical...
by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Nov 9, 2022 | Just For Fun, Patient Safety
6 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCVice President of Clinical Strategies www.hstpathways.com/ Hi there, it’s me, Flu. I know you haven’t seen much of me in the past two years, but I wanted to let you know… I’m back! Why have we had a few...
by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Nov 9, 2022 | Electronic Charting, EMR/EHR, HST eChart
3 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCVice President of Clinical Strategies www.hstpathways.com/ As we plan for 2023, ASCs are doing themselves a disservice by continuing to chart on paper. Between the increased utilization of the ASC space for surgical care...
