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The 3 most challenging ASC accreditation standards & how to face them

The Joint Commission shared the most challenging standards for ASCs, as well as tips on how to comply with them. 1. Infection prevention and control activities. ASCs can become compliant with ...
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HFAP Revises ASC Standards in Response to CMS IC Regulations

Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program announced it has revised its standards to respond to the new and expanded CMS regulations focusing on infection control. HFAP, which volunteered for the ...
Becker's Hospital Review

ASC X12 Holds Off on Issuing 6020 Standards

Healthcare providers are currently scrambling to be compliant with the HIPAA Version 5010 electronic transactions standards by March 31, and in light of that obligation, the Accredited Standards ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Setting Standards for Your Hospital-ASC Joint Venture: 15 ASC Benchmarking Statistics

Here are 15 ambulatory surgery center benchmarking statistics, based on the number of operating rooms in the ASC. These statistics are intended to help hospitals compare and benchmark ASCs when ...
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Health Information Technology Standards Panel Chair Dr. John D. Halamka to Present Standards Harmonization Session at ASC X12 Meeting in Boston

FALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 2006--The Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) X12 (www.X12.org), a cross-industry data exchange standards body, is pleased to announce that John D.