by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Jan 26, 2022 | Clinical Strategy, Health & Wellness
6 minute read The disparity of care is a big topic in health care today, so it’s time to address how the Ambulatory Surgery Center industry can assist in lessening this issue. It’s important to ask ourselves – are we contributing to or worsening the chasm...
by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Dec 13, 2021 | Health & Wellness
3 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCSettings ASCs are notoriously busy this time of year. Patients want to have their surgeries because their deductibles have been met, children are out of school and need tonsillectomies, family members are in town to help during...
by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Dec 2, 2021 | Electronic Charting, ePrescriptions
11 minute read Electronic prescribing has moved well beyond being a convenience for ambulatory surgery centers. In 2026, it is an important component of medication safety, clinical workflow, regulatory compliance, and the overall transition from paper-based processes...
by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Nov 5, 2021 | Cures Act 2020, Electronic Charting, EMR/EHR
3 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASChstpathways.com Patients are entitled to a copy of their medical records – always have been, always will be. This has caused some concern for clinicians though as those medical records contain their chart documentation, and...
by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Sep 22, 2021 | Compliance
3 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCSettings The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2022 proposed payment rule for ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) and hospital outpatient departments (HOPD). The 860 or so pages contain many updates and...
