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AAASC and FASA Merge
The American Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (AAASC) and the Federated Ambulatory Surgery Association (FASA) have merged to form the American Surgery Center Association (ASCA). Movement toward this change began last fall with the new ASCA organization commencing operations on January 1, 2008. AAASC and FASA decided to merge in an effort to provide a more unified presence and voice for surgery centers nationwide. The new organization hopes to be more influential than two separate organizations in its advocacy efforts and work on surgery center legal and regulatory issues. The new organization is based out of Alexandria, VA and can be reached at www.ascassociation.org or (703) 836-8808. The ASCA Annual Meeting will be held in San Antonio this May.
CMS Changes: Summarizing the Impact By Specialty Medicare has implemented their new schedule for ASC facility fees. These changes will be phased in over a four year period. The initial impact of the fee schedule change began on January 1, 2008. Included below is a macro look at how the changes impact reimbursement by specialty. For a custom analysis, please contact Titan directly at (916) 614-3600 or info@titanhealth.com. Negatively impacted:
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Center News Titan Expands Center Operations Support Titan is pleased to introduce the following new corporate employees to assist with center management and operations:
Roseanne Ottaggio, MSN, RN - Vice President of Operations Roseanne has been in the healthcare industry for more than 28 years. Prior to working for Titan, she served as the administrator for a New Jersey surgery center where she was responsible for all business, clinical, facility, quality and efficiencies related to the center’s operations. She has also served as the Director of Business Development for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and the Regional Director of a health services company. Kathy Stout - Director of Business Office Operations Kathy Stout has been in the healthcare industry for 13 years. Prior to working for Titan, she served as Revenue Cycle Operations Support for a major ASC company where she monitored the profitability, efficiency and business control activities of 21 ASCs in eight states. She has also served as business office manager and billing manager for medical centers throughout Pennsylvania. Upcoming Events Stop By and Visit Titan at These Upcoming Events Hand Rehabilitation Foundation 2008 Philadelphia Hand Symposium Philadelphia, PA March 15-17, 2008 Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) ASCA Annual Meeting San Antonio, TX May 14-17, 2008 California Orthpaedic Association (COA) COA 2008 Annual Meeting Newport Beach, CA May 16-18, 2008 Florida Orthopaedic Society (FOS) FOS Annual Scientific Meeting Lutz, FL May 15-18, 2008
Becker's ASC Review 6th Annual Orthopedic, Pain and Spine ASC Conference Chicago, IL June 19-21, 2008 International Spine Intervention Society (ISIS) ISIS 16th Annual Meeting Las Vegas, NV July 23-26, 2008 Contact Us Titan Health Corporation 2150 River Plaza Drive, Ste 185 Sacramento, CA 95833 (916) 614-3600 (916) 614-3601 Fax
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