Washington State's Ambulatory Surgery Centers, like many care providers, face increased scrutiny from HHS / CMS and their auditors about billing and coding compliance. Lani Antonio, Certified Professional Coder, is also an AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer who helps Derry Nolan clients address issues before they can negatively affect review and audit outcomes. In her September 13th presentation, she covers:

• HHS Strategic Plan FY 2010-2015
• Entities performing Part B Claim Reviews
• Strategies for Prevention

Download WASCA Billing & Coding Compliance & Auditing Presentation

Washington State ASCs strive for excellence, yet recent DOH Surveys pinpointed several areas for improvement. At this year's WASCA Conference, Cathy Strauss, RN, BSN and our ASC Specialist, shared best practices for your ASC's Infection Prevention & Control program. CMS Guideline compliance not only means clean survey results, but also a healthier, higher quality ASC environment for patients and staff.
View Infection Control: Where to Go from Here?

Download Presentation Handouts:

ASC Environmental Surveillance Tool
ASC Hand Hygiene Tool
ASC Hand Hygiene Policy
ASC Food & Drink Policy

By Loy Maslen, RN, MSN, NNP-BC, CPUM

Washington Healthcare News

VOLUME 6, ISSUE 6 - June 2011

Initiated by the goals of the Affordable Care Act to improve care while lowering its cost, ACOs will help make quality a habit in healthcare. Today’s healthcare organizations are often fraught with inefficient workflows and faulty communication habits, causing quality and outcomes to suffer.

Taking Optimization to a Higher Level in Outpatient Clinics

by Catherine Wakefield & Barbara Derry

from Group Practice Journal 
Volume 59, No. 10 - Nov/Dec 2010

With healthcare reform knocking at our doors and costs on the rise, it’s time for outpatient clinics to ask the question: "Is our delivery model patient-centered and highly efficient with a solid bottom line?"

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